‘Nasha Mukt J&K’: Narcotics worth Rs 18.70 Cr seized, 203 arrested under NDPS, PITNDPS Acts in 50 days, says SSP Jammu

Jammu, June 01: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh on Monday stated that during the first 50 days of “100-day Nasha Mukt J&K” campaign, narcotics worth Rs 16.70 Cr were seized and 203 accused were arrested under NDPS, PITNDPS Acts in the district.

He said that 176 cases under the NDPS Act were registered across district Jammu during this period and as part of the intensified crackdown, 26 bank accounts, involving transactions amounting to approximately Rs 18 lakh, were frozen.

“The properties worth Rs 5.43 Cr have been attached in eight cases, including three movable and five immovable properties while 22 properties, belonging to known offenders have been demolished,” SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh shared, while briefing the media, in a press conference, about the remarkable progress achieved by the District Police Jammu, during the first 50 days of the ongoing campaign.

Reaffirming Jammu Police’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and drug trafficking, the SSP stated that a comprehensive strategy combining enforcement, intelligence gathering, community participation and legal action yielded significant results in curbing the drug menace across the district.

He informed that the district Police seized 5 kg 533 grams heroin (Chitta), valued at approximately Rs 16.60 Cr; 3 kg 250 grams poppy straw worth Rs 87,000; 29 kg 267 grams Ganja valuing approximately Rs 8.78 lakh and 1 kg opium worth Rs 27,000.

“202 accused persons have been arrested or detained under the NDPS Act while one notorious drug offender has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, demonstrating the department’s resolve to target habitual offenders and dismantle drug networks,” SSP Singh said.

He maintained that as part of the financial investigation and asset-tracing strategy against narcotics traffickers, Jammu Police took substantial action against illegally acquired assets. During the campaign, according to Singh, 37 vehicles linked to drug-related activities were seized; 123.290 grams of gold, valuing approximately Rs 13.70 lakh, was frozen.

“In addition, stringent administrative action has been initiated against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking. 27 Driving Licences have been cancelled and 143 Registration Certificates (RCs) of vehicles have been cancelled,” he said, adding that continuing its offensive against the infrastructure used by drug traffickers, Jammu Police also demolished 22 illegal structures, including 11 pucca houses and 11 kullas, which were being used for facilitating narcotics-related activities.

Addressing the media, SSP Jammu stated that the fight against drugs was not merely a law enforcement challenge but a social responsibility requiring collective action from all stakeholders. He appreciated the support and cooperation extended by the public, civil society members, educational institutions, and youth in making the campaign successful.

He urged citizens to continue sharing information regarding drug peddling and narcotics-related activities with the Police and assured that every credible input would be acted upon promptly and professionally.

“District Police Jammu remains fully committed to the vision of a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir and will continue its relentless campaign against narcotics with unwavering determination under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan,” SSP reiterated.