Srinagar, May 2: Jammu & Kashmir Police have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, registering significant action across the Union Territory in just over two weeks.
The ongoing campaign, launched under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, aims to target drug peddlers, dismantle financial networks linked to narcotics, and strengthen public awareness.
Sources told that the drive is being closely monitored by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, who has chaired several review meetings and visited districts to ensure effective implementation.
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Massive Crackdown in 15 DaysBetween April 11 and April 26, police registered 378 cases under the NDPS Act and related laws, booking 431 drug peddlers.During the period, police seized 478 kg of narcotic substances along with 13,427 tablets, capsules and bottles of psychotropic substances, with an estimated value of around ₹7 crore.
Authorities also disposed of 4,776 kg of narcotic drugs and 6,493 tablets, capsules and bottles of psychotropic substances.
Properties Worth Crores AttachedAs part of financial investigations, police attached:
16 movable properties worth ₹78.32 lakh
17 immovable properties valued at ₹9.13 crore
Surveillance is currently active on 52 kingpins and 2,898 drug peddlers across Jammu and Kashmir.
Cultivation Destroyed, Enforcement Tightened
Efforts to curb illicit cultivation also continued, with destruction of poppy crops in various areas.
Police conducted inspections of 2,274 establishments, leading to corrective action in several cases.
In addition:
88 driving licences of those involved in drug trade were cancelled
19 vehicle registrations were also cancelled
21 bail orders and one acquittal were legally challenged
Awareness and Training Drive
Public outreach remained a key component of the campaign, with 994 awareness programmes conducted across the UT, reaching thousands of people.
Under capacity-building initiatives, police trained around 1,500 investigating officers and 15 prosecutors to strengthen enforcement and prosecution.
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Officials said the campaign will continue with full intensity to dismantle drug networks and curb substance abuse across Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)
