SRINAGAR: The police in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have registered 67 cases under the NDPS Act in 2024, resulting in the arrest of 103 individuals involved in drug peddling and trafficking.
Speaking to reporters, SSP Ghulam Jeelani Wani said that in the past three months alone, 20 cases have been registered. In a major development today, seven individuals were detained under the stringent PIT NDPS Act, bringing the total number of such detentions in 2024 to 14.
He revealed that three residential properties linked to terror-related activities were attached under the UAPA, highlighting the district police’s comprehensive approach to eradicating narcotics and narco-terror activities.
“Earlier today, acting on specific intelligence, Kupwara Police, in collaboration with the Army, conducted a search operation in the Chinotra area of Amrohi near the Line of Control (LoC). The operation led to the recovery of a narco-terror consignment, including four packets of heroin-like substance weighing 3.798 kilograms, along with arms and ammunition comprising four pistols and six magazines,” the SSP said.
He added that these items were concealed by unidentified terrorists with malicious intent. An FIR (No. 64/2024) under sections of the NDPS Act, UAPA, and IA Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators and dismantle their network.
SSP Jeelani further noted significant seizures of contraband and proceeds of crime this year. These include 21.82 kilograms of heroin, 2.37 kilograms of charas, 30 kilograms of poppy husk, 202 bottles of illicit liquor, and Rs 93,705 in cash. “To disrupt the financial and logistical operations of drug traffickers, we have also attached five residential properties of those involved in narcotics-related crimes,” he said.
“Our progress this year reflects our unwavering resolve to fight against narcotics and terrorism,” he stated, adding, “We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the region by dismantling these networks and holding those responsible accountable.”
The SSP also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. (KNO)
