Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – The Jammu and Kashmir Police are waging a determined battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and the burgeoning menace of narco-terrorism, with the Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, vowing stringent action against cross-border drug syndicates and their facilitators.
Anti-Drug Operations Significantly Scaled Up
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the DGP, addressing a press conference at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Kashmir, stated that the “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan” has led to a substantial intensification of anti-drug operations across the Union Territory. He highlighted the consistent performance of the police in combating narcotics since 2023, marked by significant seizures of contraband, preventive detentions, and the attachment of properties linked to drug trafficking.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, the J&K Police have demonstrated a sustained increase in property attachments related to narcotics trafficking between 2023 and 2026. In 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Police secured the third national rank for their efforts in this regard. Furthermore, the police force achieved the top national ranking in 2025 for carrying out 240 PIT-NDPS detentions, indicating a rigorous approach to apprehending individuals involved in the drug trade.
Record Seizures and Arrests
The anti-drug campaign has seen a nearly seven-fold increase in the registration of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases compared to the previous year, reflecting a sharpened focus on the issue. As a result, 806 individuals involved in the narcotics trade have been arrested across Jammu and Kashmir, with 724 NDPS cases registered. Notable arrests include Gulzar Ahmad, also known as Love Gujar, who was wanted in 28 cases, and Avneet Singh, alias Nagi, implicated in 17 cases within the Jammu province.
During the intensive campaign, the police confiscated a substantial quantity of narcotics, amounting to 667 kilograms, along with over 90,000 units of psychotropic substances. Preventive action has also been initiated against 24 habitual drug offenders to curb recurring involvement in illegal activities. These efforts underscore a comprehensive strategy to dismantle drug networks operating within the region.
Properties Attached and Demolished, Cultivation Destroyed
In a significant move to choke the financial lifelines of drug syndicates, 97 properties valued at approximately Rs 41.85 crore, identified as proceeds from narcotics trafficking, have been attached. A particularly noteworthy action was taken by Anantnag Police, which attached properties worth Rs 6.17 crore in a single case. In a pioneering development, the J&K Police have extended their attachment purview beyond the territorial limits of the Union Territory, seizing properties in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Chandigarh. Kulgam Police also played a crucial role by attaching properties worth Rs 93 lakh in the Beni Charana area of Jammu, aiming to trace backward linkages in narcotics cases.
Further reinforcing the crackdown, 41 properties, estimated to be worth nearly Rs 15 crore and identified as earnings from the narcotics trade, have been demolished following due legal procedures. The drive has also targeted the source of illicit drugs, with approximately 117 kanals of land used for poppy and cannabis cultivation being destroyed, signaling a multi-pronged approach to eradicate the drug menace.
Broader Enforcement Measures
The police have also conducted focused inspections of pharmaceutical establishments to prevent the diversion of legitimate medicines for illicit purposes. A thorough check of 5,238 chemists and drug shops resulted in action being initiated against 151 establishments found to be in violation of regulations. During the campaign, 4,962 kilograms of narcotics and 6,493 units of psychotropic substances were disposed of through established legal channels.
In addition to seizures and arrests, administrative actions have been taken to deter offenders. Driving licenses of 162 individuals involved in narcotics cases have been cancelled or suspended. Similarly, registration certificates of 92 vehicles used in drug trafficking have been revoked or put on hold. The authorities have also made recommendations for the impounding of 10 passports linked to narcotics-related activities, indicating a comprehensive strategy to cut off all avenues for those engaged in the drug trade.
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