Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Police Actions in Jammu and Punjab
Police in Jammu and Kashmir detained 16 people from areas known for drug problems.
They were taken to the district jail in Kathua.
The police did this to stop drug activities in the area.
They found some people acting suspiciously and took action.
The police also asked the public to help them fight against drugs.
They said they will keep taking strict action against people involved in drugs.
In Punjab, police arrested 84 drug smugglers and recovered drugs and drug money.
The Punjab government is working hard to make the state drug-free.
They have a plan with three parts: enforcement, de-addiction, and prevention.
They also persuaded some people to get treatment for drug addiction.
16 people detained from drug hotspots in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Detainees lodged in district jail Kathua under preventive sections of BNSS.
Punjab Police arrested 84 drug smugglers and recovered 2.8 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, and 518 intoxicant tablets.
Punjab government's three-pronged strategy includes enforcement, de-addiction, and prevention.
Police in both regions appealed for public vigilance and cooperation to eradicate the drug problem.
- Who
- Police in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab
- What
- Detention of 16 people in Jammu and Kashmir and arrest of 84 drug smugglers in Punjab
- When
- Friday, December 27
- Where
- Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir and across Punjab
- Why
- To curb drug-related activities and maintain heightened security
Preventive Measures
Public Cooperation
Preventive Detentions
Preventive Measures
Police in Jammu and Kashmir detained 16 people from drug hotspots to curb drug-related activities.
Public Cooperation
Punjab Police arrested 84 drug smugglers and recovered significant amounts of drugs and drug money.
Public Involvement
Preventive Measures
Jammu and Kashmir police appealed for public vigilance and cooperation to eradicate the drug problem.
Public Cooperation
Punjab Police persuaded 27 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment.
- Number of Detainees in Jammu and Kashmir
- 16
- Location of Detention
- Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Reason for Detention
- Preventive sections of BNSS
- Operation Area
- Rakh Barotian, Vijaypur tehsil
- Police Appeal
- Public vigilance and cooperation
- Number of Arrests in Punjab
- 84
- Total Arrests in Punjab Campaign
- 41,881
- Drugs Recovered in Punjab
- 2.8 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, 518 intoxicant tablets and capsules
- Drug Money Recovered
- ₹8,890
- Number of Raids in Punjab
- 327
- Number of FIRs Registered in Punjab
- 63
- De-addiction Efforts in Punjab
- 27 persons persuaded for treatment
Sources
J-K: 16 persons detained from drug hotspots in Samba, sent to district jail
Punjab Police intensify anti-drug drive, arrest 84 smugglers in 300th day of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’
Search ops launched across Jammu region ahead of New Year