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Narcotics enforcement and welfare initiatives in J&K

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Narcotics enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir welfare initiatives in J&K

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have conducted several anti-narcotics operations resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of various substances. Initial operations in the Anantnag and Jammu regions led to the arrest of several individuals. In Anantnag, authorities recovered approximately 183.2 grams of charas, while in Jammu, police seized 113 grams of heroin and two pistols during separate incidents. Cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Following these efforts, police Subsequent efforts in Anantnag intensified their operations, resulting Anantnag, Shopian, and Kulgam resulted in the arrest of five numerous individuals and the recovery of 5.9 kg of narcotics. This included a significant seizure of 5.78 kg several kilograms of charas powder and cannabis-like substances. Building on these enforcement efforts, the administration has launched the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K 100 Days Abhiyan’, a large-scale initiative aimed at Hatigam Crossing, alongside additional smaller quantities combating drug abuse. The Ministry of charas-like substances recovered in Kokernag Social Justice and Dooru. Subsequent operations expanded across Empowerment has noted the Shopian, Kulgam, region’s coordinated efforts as a potential national model. Under this campaign, authorities reported over 7.21 million outreach events, with law enforcement registering 1,187 FIRs and Anantnag districts, leading arresting 1,349 individuals. These operations have led to the arrest of six more individuals. In Shopian, two men were apprehended with approximately 60 grams of a charas-like substance each. In Kulgam, authorities recovered 860 grams seizure of immovable properties valued at ₹98.28 crore and movable assets worth ₹7.04 crore belonging to traffickers. To support long-term recovery, a cannabis-like substance ‘Rehabilitation and 12.05 grams of charas from an auto-rickshaw driver. Additionally, an individual in Anantnag was caught with 119 grams of charas powder. Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026’ is being developed to provide a structured three-year framework for victims.

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  1. 2026-10-23 04:11 UTC Narcotics enforcement and welfare initiatives in J&K
  2. 2026-10-22 11:43 UTC Narcotics enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir
  3. 2026-10-17 07:21 UTC Narcotics enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir

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