Hemani Kandhari
July 21, 2026: With the conclusion of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Abhiyan, Jammu Police has released a comprehensive report highlighting the achievements of its sustained campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The drive combined strict enforcement, financial investigations, rehabilitation efforts, and public awareness to tackle the drug menace across the district.
During the campaign, police registered 627 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 713 accused. Significant quantities of narcotics were seized, including 8.3 kg of heroin, 40.04 kg of ganja, 1 kg of opium, and 3.25 kg of poppy straw, dealing a major setback to drug trafficking networks.
To target the financial resources of drug peddlers, Jammu Police froze 28 bank accounts containing around ₹41 lakh and 123.290 grams of gold believed to be linked to proceeds from drug trafficking.
Action was also taken against illegally acquired properties. Police demolished 29 structures, including 14 permanent houses, two shops, and 11 temporary structures, with an estimated value of around ₹19 crore, preventing criminals from benefiting from illegal earnings.
As part of the legal disposal process, narcotics seized in 13 cases were destroyed. The destroyed contraband included 35 quintals 95 kg 117 grams of poppy straw, 125 grams of charas, 1,568 capsules, 475 tablets, and 594 bottles of cough syrup.
Jammu Police also began disposing of vehicles seized in NDPS cases under Section 52-A of the NDPS Act. So far, 10 vehicles have been auctioned, while approval has been received to auction 10 more vehicles.
Several administrative actions were initiated against those involved in drug-related offences. Recommendations were made to cancel 40 driving licences, 294 Aadhaar cards, 150 vehicle registration certificates (RCs), and 183 government subsidies. Action has also been started to cancel one government accommodation allotment.
Rehabilitation remained an important part of the campaign. Police referred 185 drug-dependent individuals to the District Administration for de-addiction treatment, counselling, rehabilitation, and support through ASHA workers.
To create awareness about the harmful effects of drugs, Jammu Police organised 460 awareness programmes, reaching nearly 46,000 people, including students, youth, and members of the public.
Special enforcement drives against the illegal sale of intoxicants led to the inspection of 996 chemist shops, with 28 violations detected and appropriate action taken.
Under the Excise Act, police registered 44 cases and arrested 49 accused. During these operations, they seized 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. They also destroyed 3,500 litres of lahan used for manufacturing illegal liquor.
Jammu Police reiterated its commitment to making the district drug-free through strong law enforcement, disruption of criminal finances, rehabilitation of addicts, and active public participation. Citizens have been urged to continue supporting the fight against drugs.
