SRINAGAR: The efforts of law enforcement agencies have led to a notable reduction in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) cases in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
Through comprehensive narco-terrorism operations and the dismantling of drug networks, the region has made substantial strides towards becoming drug-free.
In the current year, Baramulla Police have taken decisive action against drug peddlers, resulting in the arrest of 403 individuals involved in narcotics trade, a senior police official said.
Furthermore, 62 hardcore drug peddlers have been detained under the Public Safety Act (PIT NDPS PSA) and are currently held in various prisons. The police have also seized properties worth Rs 2.1 crores, including houses, vehicles, and cash amounting to Rs 1.2 crores associated with illicit drug activities.
J&K Police Chief Dilbag Singh, during a recent visit to Sopore, reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating drug smuggling from the region. “After terrorism, the next challenge is drug smuggling. We are dedicated to making Jammu and Kashmir a drug-free place,” he stated.
A police official informed KNO that 231 cases were filed under the NDPS Act, reflecting a positive trend. “The cases increased earlier in the year, but the trend reversed from July onwards, indicating the effectiveness of ongoing operations,” he added.
The official attributed the success in combating the drug menace to a collaborative effort involving law enforcement, civil societies, and religious institutions.
Vivek Gupta, DIG North Kashmir, stressed the importance of collective action during an anti-drug awareness conference for religious leaders and preachers. “Religious heads are not only respected figures but also our moral compass, guiding us with unwavering devotion along the righteous path of our faith,” he said during the conference.
Baramulla Police remain committed to ensuring a drug-free society and will continue to seize both movable and immovable properties used for illicit drug trafficking within the district, the police official stated. (KNO)
