Srinagar, Sept 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Intensifying its crackdown on the drug trade, police in J&K's Anantnag have detained 13 suspected drug peddlers, officials said on Saturday.
Police said that, in a significant move to curb the growing menace of drug trafficking, Anantnag police on Saturday launched a major anti-narcotics cordon and search operation (CASO) at multiple locations in Waghama, an area identified by authorities as a hotspot for illicit drug activities.
The coordinated operation was carried out simultaneously at 20 locations across Waghama, with police teams conducting searches aimed at tracing individuals suspected of involvement in the illegal narcotics trade.
During the operation, 13 suspected drug peddlers were detained for questioning, officials said. Their questioning is expected to help investigators gather further information about the local network involved in the distribution and supply of narcotic substances.
The operation forms part of the police's intensified campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, with a particular focus on dismantling the supply chain and identifying those facilitating the movement of narcotics at the grassroots level.
Police said the action underscores their zero-tolerance policy towards drug peddling, as security agencies continue to step up intelligence-based operations against individuals and networks involved in the illegal trade.
The latest crackdown also comes amid sustained efforts by law-enforcement agencies to prevent narcotics from reaching young people and vulnerable sections of society.
Anantnag police reiterated its commitment to taking stringent action against drug-related activities and strengthening anti-narcotics operations across the district, with the broader objective of building a Drug-Free Anantnag.
During the 100-day-long Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan campaign, authorities and local communities carried out strict law enforcement, large-scale public awareness campaigns, and structured medical rehabilitation.
Police registered FIRs and took strict penal action against drug traffickers.
Authorities demolished illegal structures and properties raised by accused drug peddlers. Teams located and destroyed illegal cannabis and poppy cultivation hotspots across districts.
Various departments hosted thousands of rallies, sports events, and interactive camps in schools and colleges.
The government used Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) tools, including the INSPIRE Podcast Series.
Thousands of trained resource persons led anti-drug pledges and held discussions in local neighbourhoods.
Source: IANS
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