Nadeem Nadu
Anantnag, Aug 6 :
In a major crackdown, Drug Control Officers in Anantnag seized a large quantity of habit-forming drugs, including Pregabalin and Alprazolam, worth around ₹40,000 from a local resident accused of promoting drug abuse among youth.
In a statement issued here to news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, Drug Control Officers, Anantnag, seized a large quantity of Pregabalin, Alprazolam and other habit forming drugs worth Rs 40,000/= from a person namely Mohamad Amin Dar from Shoul Boutangoo Annatnag.
The drugs were reportedly being sold among youth and the said person was indulging youth in drug addiction.
Legal formalities as envisaged under provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act have been initiated against accused and the suppliers who have supplied such drugs. Further investigation is under way.
This action underscores the continued efforts of the Drug Control department to plug gaps in the system and prevent the misuse of scheduled category drugs.
The department remains committed to ensuring the safe and regulated sale and purchase of medicines for the general public. (KNC)