A 35-year-old man has been detained for a year in Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail under preventive detention for alleged widespread drug peddling, following a recommendation from the Idukki District Police Chief.

A 35-year-old man has been detained for a year in Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail under preventive detention for alleged widespread drug peddling, following a recommendation from the Idukki District Police Chief.

A 35-year-old man has been detained for a year in Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail under preventive detention for alleged widespread drug peddling, following a recommendation from the Idukki District Police Chief.

Idukki: A 35-year-old man allegedly involved in widespread drug peddling in the district has been placed under preventive detention following a special order issued by the Home Department.

The accused, Faisal of Thoniplackal, Thattakkuzha, Udumbannoor, was detained under the law aimed at preventing illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

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The action was taken based on a recommendation submitted by the Idukki District Police Chief to the Home Department. Faisal has been lodged in the Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail and will remain under preventive detention for one year.

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