Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Border Security Force have dismantled a Pakistan-backed narcotics syndicate in Kathua, arresting four individuals and seizing drugs worth crores.
In a significant operation against cross-border smuggling, Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF), successfully dismantled an interstate narcotics syndicate in Kathua. This operation was reportedly orchestrated by handlers based in Pakistan, who utilized drones to drop drug consignments across the border.
Authorities apprehended four individuals involved in the syndicate, three of whom hail from Punjab, while one is from Jammu. These individuals are believed to be part of a network that receives and distributes narcotics, further complicating the region’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking.
The breakthrough was achieved during a joint operation in the Hiranagar sector, which was launched following specific intelligence inputs. During this operation, law enforcement officials recovered substantial quantities of heroin and opium, valued at crores of rupees. This seizure represents a significant setback to the cross-border drug trade.
According to police reports, the Pakistani handlers were employing drones to drop narcotics in border areas of Kathua. Local operatives would then collect these consignments and distribute them across various states through an extensive interstate network.
In response to the operation, a case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) at the Hiranagar Police Station. Investigations are ongoing to identify additional members of the syndicate and to trace the financial channels that facilitate this illicit trade.
Officials emphasized that the dismantling of this syndicate underscores Pakistan’s persistent efforts to infiltrate drugs into India. This strategy is viewed as part of a broader “narco-terror” agenda aimed at financing terrorism and destabilizing the region.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to combat the growing threat posed by cross-border narcotics trafficking.
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