Kupwara, Dec 18 : Acting on credible information regarding a narco-terror consignment in the Amrohi area near the Line of Control (LoC), Kupwara Police, in a joint search operation with the Army at Chinotra in Village Amrohi, recovered four packets of a heroin-like substance weighing approximately 3 kg and 798 grams (including packaging).
Additionally, arms and ammunition, including four pistols and six magazines, were recovered from the site, which had been concealed by unknown terrorists with criminal intent. In this regard, Case FIR No. 64/2024 under Sections 113 BNS, 7/25 IA Act, 8/21 NDPS Act, and UAPA has been registered, and an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and establish both backward and forward linkages.
It is noteworthy that Kupwara Police has made remarkable progress in its fight against the drug menace and narco-terror activities in the district throughout 2024. Today alone, seven individuals were detained under the PIT NDPS Act, bringing the total number of detentions under this Act to 14 for the year.
Furthermore, three residential properties have been attached under the UAPA in connection with terror-related activities, reflecting the firm resolve of Kupwara Police to target those supporting and facilitating terrorism.
In the last three months, 20 cases under the NDPS Act have been registered in the district, raising the total number of cases registered so far in 2024 to 67. In these cases, 103 drug peddlers have been arrested, demonstrating a relentless crackdown on narcotics in the region.
The sustained efforts of Kupwara Police have led to significant seizures of contraband and proceeds of crime. So far this year, the seizures include 21.82 kilograms of heroin, 2.37 kilograms of charas, 30 kilograms of poppy husk, 202 bottles of illicit liquor, and ₹93,705 in cash. Additionally, five residential properties belonging to drug peddlers have been attached as part of proactive measures to dismantle drug networks operating in the district.
