SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday booked a man under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with a narco-terrorism case in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
A police spokesperson in a statement said, “In a major crackdown on narco-terrorism, Zakir Hussain Ghakahd, son of Abdullah Ghakahd and a resident of Karnah, has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS). The detention was ordered by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, under Order No. DIVCOM-“K”/73/2025 dated April 26, 2025.”
Zakir Hussain was allegedly involved in cross-border drug smuggling. “He reportedly procured narcotics from various sources, including across the border, and distributed them through a network of local drug peddlers, primarily targeting school and college students. The proceeds from this illegal trade were allegedly used to fund terror-related activities in the Valley, contributing to drug addiction and criminal behaviour among local youth,” police said.
Police said, “His involvement came to light during an operation by Police Station Karnah, which led to the busting of a narco-terror module. In that operation, 7 kilograms of heroin and two live IEDs were recovered from a vehicle, and several of his associates were arrested. Subsequent investigations identified Zakir Hussain as the main supplier of the seized contraband.”
“Though his name did not initially appear in FIR No. 38/2022, his role emerged during the investigation, leading to the framing of charges against him. He was later released on bail but allegedly continued involvement in drug trafficking and terror-related activities. In view of the continued threat to public safety, preventive detention under the PIT NDPS Act was deemed necessary,” the statement reads.
