SSP Joginder Singh’s Anti Drug Offensive Delivers Big Results; 713 Drug Peddlers Arrested, ₹19 Crore Illegal Assets Demolished

Jammu Police’s Nasha Mukt Jammu Abhiyan Cripples Drug Networks With Record Seizures, Financial Crackdown, Rehabilitation and Public Outreach

Under the leadership of SSP Jammu Shri Joginder Singh JKPS, Jammu Police registered 627 NDPS cases, arrested 713 accused, and seized large quantities of heroin, ganja, opium and poppy straw during the Nasha Mukt Jammu Abhiyan

Financial investigations led to the freezing of 28 bank accounts, approximately ₹41 lakh, 123.290 grams of gold, while illegal properties worth around ₹19 crore were demolished to break the economic backbone of drug traffickers

Jammu Police combined strict enforcement with rehabilitation by referring 185 drug addicts for treatment and conducting 460 awareness programmes benefiting nearly 46,000 people across the district

JJ CORRESPONDENT

Jammu, July 21, 2026: Under the dynamic leadership of SSP Jammu Shri Joginder Singh JKPS, Jammu Police has emerged as one of the leading forces in the fight against narcotics, achieving remarkable success under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Abhiyan through a comprehensive strategy that combined aggressive law enforcement, financial investigations, rehabilitation of addicts and large scale public awareness campaigns.

As the special anti drug campaign concluded, Jammu Police released an extensive report highlighting the impact of sustained operations carried out across the district. The figures reflect one of the most intensive crackdowns on drug trafficking networks in recent years.

According to the report, 627 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act were registered across Jammu District, leading to the arrest of 713 accused involved in drug trafficking and related offences. During these operations, police recovered 8.299 kilograms of heroin, 40.042 kilograms of ganja, 1 kilogram of opium and 3.25 kilograms of poppy straw, dealing a major setback to organised narcotics networks operating in the region.

Recognising that organised drug trafficking thrives on illegal financial gains, Jammu Police simultaneously launched detailed financial investigations targeting the economic infrastructure of drug syndicates. These investigations resulted in the freezing of 28 bank accounts, approximately ₹41 lakh suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, along with 123.290 grams of gold, believed to have been acquired through illicit earnings.

In one of the strongest actions against illegally acquired assets, Jammu Police demolished 29 structures, including 14 pucca houses, two commercial shops and 11 khullas, with the total value of the demolished properties estimated at nearly ₹19 crore. The action was aimed at denying drug traffickers the benefits of wealth accumulated through narcotics trade and sending a strong message that crime will not pay.

Police also carried out the lawful destruction of seized narcotics linked to 13 different cases. The destroyed contraband included 35 quintals 95 kilograms 117 grams of poppy straw, 125 grams of charas, 1,568 capsules, 475 tablets and 594 bottles of cough syrup, ensuring that the seized substances could never re enter illegal circulation.

Continuing action under Section 52 A of the NDPS Act, Jammu Police initiated the disposal of vehicles used in narcotics trafficking. Ten seized vehicles have already been auctioned, while orders have been received for the disposal and auction of 10 more vehicles.

The campaign also witnessed strong administrative action against offenders. Recommendations were made for the cancellation of 40 driving licences, 294 Aadhaar cards, 150 vehicle registration certificates, 183 Government subsidies and one Government accommodation allotment, reflecting a wider strategy to isolate habitual offenders from Government benefits and facilities.

Alongside strict enforcement, Jammu Police placed equal emphasis on rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals affected by drug addiction. Details of 185 drug addicted persons were forwarded to the District Administration for rehabilitation, de-addiction treatment, counselling and support through ASHA workers, reinforcing the belief that addiction should be addressed through both medical intervention and social support.

Public participation remained a key pillar of the campaign. Jammu Police organised 460 awareness programmes across the district, reaching nearly 46,000 participants, including students, youth and members of civil society. These programmes focused on educating people about the harmful consequences of drug abuse and encouraging community participation in the fight against narcotics.

Special enforcement drives were also conducted against the illegal sale of intoxicants. During these drives, 996 chemist shops were inspected and 28 violations were detected and acted upon in accordance with law.

Under the Excise Act, Jammu Police registered 44 cases and arrested 49 accused. Police recovered 18 bottles of English Whisky, 36 bottles of JK Desi Whisky, 53 half bottles, 1,212 quarter bottles of JK Desi Whisky, 40 rum quarters, 28 beer cans and 55 litres of illicit liquor. During these operations, police also destroyed 3,500 litres of lahan, the raw material commonly used for manufacturing illicit liquor.

The comprehensive anti drug campaign demonstrates Jammu Police’s multi pronged strategy of attacking narcotics trafficking at every level by arresting peddlers, dismantling financial networks, destroying illegal assets, rehabilitating addicts and involving the public in building a drug free society.

Reaffirming the commitment of the force, SSP Jammu Shri Joginder Singh JKPS has ensured that the fight against drugs remains one of the highest policing priorities in the district. Jammu Police has appealed to citizens to continue supporting the mission by sharing information about drug trafficking and substance abuse, strengthening the collective resolve to make Jammu a drug free district.