Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Jammu bans transport of narcotics by courier companies
The Jammu District Magistrate has ordered that courier companies, parcel services, and logistics operators in Jammu cannot transport narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, or other contraband items without a valid permit.
They must verify the identity of senders and receivers, keep detailed records of all consignments, and ensure that all employees are verified by the local police.
The order also requires staff to be trained to identify suspicious consignments and report them to the police.
Violations of this order can result in legal consequences, including fines and criminal sanctions.
The order is effective immediately and will remain in force for eight weeks, unless withdrawn earlier.
Jammu District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas issued an order banning the transport of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and other contraband by courier companies without a valid permit.
Courier companies must verify the identity of senders and receivers, maintain detailed records of consignments, and ensure all employees are verified by the local police.
Staff must be trained to identify suspicious consignments and report them to the nearest police authority.
Violations of the order can result in legal consequences, including fines and criminal sanctions.
The order is effective immediately and will remain in force for eight weeks, unless withdrawn earlier.
- Who
- Jammu District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas
- What
- Banned transport of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and other contraband by courier companies without a valid permit
- When
- Order issued on Saturday, January 4
- Where
- Jammu, India
- Why
- To prevent the illegal transport of narcotic drugs and other contraband items
- Authority
- Jammu District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas
- Acts
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), NDPS Act, Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940
- Effective Date
- Immediate
- Duration
- Eight weeks (subject to extension or modification)
- Penalties
- Seizure of consignments, cancellation of license, fines, criminal sanctions
- Legal Consequences
- Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita