Srinagar, April 19 -- "The global drug problem presents a multifaceted challenge that touches the lives of millions worldwide," said a bench of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul while dismissing pleas challenging the detention orders passed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir against Ishfaq Ahmad Khan and Owais Ahmad Tag on 10 May 2024 and 2 September 2024 respectively.

"From individuals struggling with substance use disorders to communities grappling with the consequences of drug trafficking and organized crime, the impact of drugs is far-reaching and complex," the court said, adding, "There is a great loss of productivity associated with drug-related premature mortality. Although it is difficult to place a dollar value on a human life, a rou...