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Massive Crackdown
8/3/2025 10:55:54 PM
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a massive crackdown against drug abuse in the Union Territory.
According to the media reports, Police have identified 220 drug hotspots across J&K, of which 33 have already been dismantled as part of intensified enforcement operations.
As many as 1,032 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act have been registered so far this year, leading to the arrest of 1,416 individuals.
Law enforcement agencies have also seized over 1,388 kilograms of narcotics and more than 62,000 psychotropic tablets.
In addition, 181 cases under the PIT-NDPS Act were registered, resulting in the arrest of 58 key drug traffickers through extensive backward and forward link investigations.
The identified 220 hotspots included 20 newly flagged areas, and operations in these zones resulted in 413 arrests.
The crackdown has also led to significant financial interventions. Authorities took property attachment actions in 45 cases, which included 35 buildings and 13 vehicles used in the drug trade. The total value of frozen or seized assets reached Rs 39 crore, with corresponding entries made in land revenue records to strengthen legal proceedings.
To bolster enforcement capacity, 247 specialized training sessions were organized, training over 2,150 Investigation Officers (IOs) in modern methods of handling NDPS cases to ensure higher conviction rates.
Top officers have been stressing on the importance of timely and high-quality investigation. It’s not just arrest but conviction in the NDPS cases that’s important.
The direction to review all long-pending cases and identify delays is timely. Monthly status reports on the progress of each case will ensure accountability and prevent procedural lethargy.
Another laudable aspect of this drive is the focus on capacity building. Over 2,150 Investigation Officers have been trained in 247 specialized sessions, equipping them with modern techniques in handling drug-related cases. This emphasis on training is vital, as the complexity of narcotics cases demands both legal knowledge and technical acumen.
While this crackdown is a significant step forward, sustained public engagement, awareness campaigns, community-based rehabilitation, and vigilance at educational institutions are essential to make it truly successful. The war against drugs is not just a policing task—it is a collective moral responsibility. Jammu and Kashmir is showing the way forward, and this momentum must not be lost.
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