Jammu and Kashmir Police Intensifies Crackdown on Narco-Terrorism
‘We will hunt and hound you’: J-K top cop warns Pakistan-based gangsters against ‘pumping narcotics into India’
The Indian Express
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 806 individuals and seized over 600 kg of narcotics in a month as part of their anti-narcotics campaign. DGP Nalin Prabhat issued a warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, emphasizing their commitment to combating drug trafficking and narco-terrorism in the region.
- 01Over 600 kg of narcotics seized and 806 arrests made in one month under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
- 02Jammu and Kashmir recorded 240 detentions under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in 2025.
- 03DGP Nalin Prabhat specifically warned Shahzad Bhatti, linked to the ISI, stating, 'We will hunt and hound you and your associates.'
- 04Police attached 97 properties worth ₹41.85 crore ($5 million USD) linked to narcotics, marking a significant increase in property attachments.
- 05Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is actively leading awareness marches against drug addiction and narco-terrorism across various districts.
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In a robust response to narco-terrorism, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police arrested 806 individuals and seized over 600 kg of narcotics within a month, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat. He issued a direct warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, stating, 'We will hunt and hound you and your associates, and decimate your evil infrastructure.' J&K has emerged as a leader in detentions under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, with 240 detentions reported in 2025 alone. The police have also recorded 1,266 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act this year, indicating a significant crackdown on drug-related crimes. The J&K Police have attached 97 properties worth ₹41.85 crore ($5 million USD) linked to narcotics, a notable increase from previous years. Additionally, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is spearheading awareness marches to combat drug addiction in the region, highlighting the government's commitment to a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
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The crackdown on narcotics is expected to reduce drug-related crime and addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, improving community safety.
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