Jammu, June 2
Jammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up their crackdown on narcotics trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, registering 176 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arresting or detaining 202 accused persons during the first 50 days of the campaign.
According to officials, the drive has focused on both drug peddlers and the financial networks supporting the illegal trade. Police seized 5.533 kg of heroin, commonly known as chitta, with an estimated value of Rs 16.60 crore. Other recoveries included 3.250 kg of poppy straw, 29.267 kg of ganja, and 1 kg of opium.
Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police Joginder Singh said the campaign reflects the force’s zero-tolerance approach to narcotics and is supported by intelligence gathering, enforcement measures, community participation, and legal action.
As part of the operation, police detained a habitual drug offender under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, a move aimed at disrupting organized narcotics networks.
The campaign also targeted the financial assets of those allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Police seized 37 vehicles linked to narcotics activities and froze 26 bank accounts involving transactions worth around Rs 18 lakh. Authorities also froze 123 grams of gold valued at approximately Rs 13.70 lakh.
In addition, properties worth Rs 5.19 crore were attached in eight cases, including both movable and immovable assets. Officials said 22 properties belonging to known drug offenders were demolished in coordination with the district administration. Police also demolished 22 illegal structures, including pucca houses and khullas, that were allegedly being used to facilitate drug-related activities.
Administrative action was taken against individuals linked to narcotics trafficking, resulting in the cancellation of 27 driving licenses and 143 vehicle registration certificates.
Singh described the fight against drugs as a collective responsibility and acknowledged the support of local residents, educational institutions, civil society groups, and youth. He urged citizens to continue sharing information about drug peddling and related activities, assuring that credible inputs would be acted upon promptly.
Police said the anti-drug campaign will continue across Jammu and Kashmir as part of ongoing efforts to curb narcotics trafficking, safeguard young people, and work towards a drug-free Union Territory.
