Drug Trafficking

As part of its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, the Anantnag Police in Jammu and Kashmir attached properties worth Rs 75 lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

According to an official release, acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, the police attached a cement-concreted plinth along with one kanal of land belonging to Tariq Ahmad Lone, son of Mohd Maqbool Lone, a resident of Satkipora. The property, valued at approximately Rs 60 lakhs, was identified as illegally acquired through drug trafficking. The accused is involved in FIR No. 48/2019 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Srigufwara.

In a separate action, Police Station Bijbehara attached commercial shops belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Rather, son of Gh. Rasool Rather, a resident of Waghama. The attachment was made in connection with FIR No. 227/2024 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Bijbehara. The property, valued at Rs 15 lakhs, was confirmed as proceeds of drug-related activities.

“These stringent actions highlight Anantnag Police’s firm resolve to eliminate the drug menace and dismantle the financial networks supporting illicit drug trade. The public is urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any drug-related activities, ensuring a safer and drug-free society,” the police said in a statement.

Earlier on Wednesday, Chinar Warriors, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir police, recovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the “critical” line of communication along Bandipora-Srinagar road.

“ChinarWarriors in a joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice today, averted a major terror incident, which would have threatened innocent lives of Kashmiri citizens, by recovering and destroying an IED on the critical line of communication along Bandipora – Srinagar Road, Aragam,” Chinar Corps, Indian Army said in a post on X on Wednesday.

“The lED was surgically handled and destroyed, highlighting the commitment of our security personnel, ever committed for the safety of Citizens. Indian Army remains resolute in its commitment to keep Kashmir terror-free,” the Army added. (ANI)

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In its continuing resolute operation against the drug menace in society, a Police team of Police Station M.R. Gunj, during a routine naka checking at Syed Mansoor Zaldagar stopped an auto bearing registration no. JK01H-9826. The individuals on board have been identified as Waseem Bashir Sheikh (driver) son of Bashir Ahmad Sheikh & Uzma Wasim (passenger) wife of Waseem Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Hamdania Colony Bemina. During search, substantial quantity of narcotic substances was recovered from their possession.

During the course of investigation led by SHO MR Ganj, it came to fore that the married couple used their rickshaw and family cover to deceive authorities while selling narcotics among the youth. Both the accused persons have been arrested.

In this connection, case under relevant sections of NDPS Act has been registered in PS M.R. Ganj and further investigation initiated.

Moreover, on 03/01/2025, a Police team from Police Station Zadibal at a checkpoint established at Sazgaripora, arrested a drug peddler identified as Waseem Ahmad Bafanda son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Dangerpora Mallabagh Hazratbal.During search, officers recovered substantial quantity of contraband substance and ?3,020 from his possession. Accordingly, case under NDPS Act was registered in PS Zadibal.

During further investigation, two more individuals identified as Waqar Ahmad Duloo @ Koter son of Late Mohammad Rafiq Duloo resident of Govt. Housing Colony Ellahi Bagh Srinagar and Mohammad Rafiq Pattoo son of Ali Mohammad Pattoo resident of Shah Mohalla Ahmad Nagar, were arrested along with substantial quantity of contraband substances.

Further investigation of the aforementioned cases are going on.These actions reflect the commitment of J&K Police in tackling drug trafficking. We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Police.(KNS) 

 The Union Government on Tuesday revealed that 5.05% of Jammu and Kashmir’s population is affected by opioid addiction, with nearly 4.9 lakh individuals grappling with alcohol and cannabis dependence. The data was shared by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, B.L. Verma, in response to a question raised by MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in Parliament.
According to the National Survey on the Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (2018) conducted by AIIMS, Jammu and Kashmir has an alarming prevalence of substance use. The survey found that the Union Territory had approximately 4.47 lakh opioid users (5.05% prevalence), 3.54 lakh alcohol users (4% prevalence), and 1.36 lakh cannabis users (1.54% prevalence). The survey also noted the widespread use of other substances, including sedatives and inhalants.
The Minister highlighted the efforts of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) through various programs aimed at addressing this issue. He pointed out that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant outreach under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), with over 98 lakh people, including 8 lakh youth and 9 lakh women, being reached through awareness and intervention campaigns.
In the financial year 2023-24, more than 31,000 individuals underwent treatment for drug addiction in the region. Currently, the Union Territory boasts one Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), three Outreach and Drop-In Centres (ODICs), two Community-Based Peer-Led Interventions (CPLIs), five District De-Addiction Centres (DDACs), and 20 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs). Additionally, a helpline (14446) has been maintained for primary counseling and referrals, with over 11,000 calls received from J&K.
The Minister acknowledged the growing burden on existing rehabilitation facilities in the region and stressed that under NAPDDR guidelines, provisions are in place to establish new DDACs in districts lacking such facilities. Furthermore, ATFs are being set up in government hospitals in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi.
The minister addressed the ongoing issue of drug trafficking from Pakistan, which remains a significant concern. To combat this, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in 2011 to focus on reducing drug demand and curbing illicit trafficking. He added that NCB has raised concerns about the issue on international platforms, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Anti-Drug Cooperation forum and the SAARC Drug Offence Monitoring Desk.
The Minister further emphasized that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has now been extended to all districts in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to expanded efforts in awareness and treatment. “We remain committed to enhancing facilities and outreach to tackle this growing challenge,” he said.
“The government is taking a multi-faceted approach to combat addiction, but public cooperation and awareness are equally critical in addressing this menace,” he added.

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