Jammu, January 25: SSP Jammu Joginder Singh today along with SP South and SDPO East held a press conference at Police Station Bahu Fort, briefing the media on major successes achieved by Police Stations Bahu Fort, Bagh-e-Bahu and Channi Himmat in their sustained crackdown against narcotics trafficking especially in Rajiv Nagar area, theft cases, and SPA centres being booked in violations of District Magistrate orders.
The SSP stated that Rajiv Nagar, which had earlier gained notoriety as a hub of drug peddling, has been brought under strict surveillance and control. Through sustained efforts, technical surveillance, enhanced source-based intelligence and round-the-clock deployment of police personnel, Jammu Police has systematically dismantled the narcotics network operating in the area.
Since 2025, a total of 27 FIRs have been registered under the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of 41 persons. During these operations, 1.238 kilograms of heroin and 18 kilograms of ganja were recovered. Additionally, 11 illegally constructed houses linked with drug peddling activities were demolished, three bank accounts containing approximately ₹1.8 lakh were frozen, one vehicle was attached and cash amounting to approximately ₹4 lakh was seized.
Highlighting recent breakthroughs, the SSP informed that in FIR No. 265/25 under the NDPS Act, Police Station Bahu Fort, while acting on backward linkages, arrested Pal Singh S/o Roshan Singh R/o Narwal Bala, a habitual offender with two previous NDPS cases. During the operation, 265 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession.
Further investigation is underway to trace the complete supply chain, with special focus on dismantling the financial network involved. Similarly, on 14-01-2026, Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu arrested a drug peddler, Arun Singh @ Kana (S/o Pal Singh), during naka checking at NHW Bravo-03. Approximately 5–6 grams of heroin along with a digital weighing machine was recovered, leading to the registration of FIR No. 02/2026 under the NDPS Act.
Further investigation is in progress. The SSP also briefed the media on successful detection of theft and burglary cases. In FIR No. 12/26 registered at Police Station Bahu Fort, a burglary complaint was lodged by Smt. Parvinder Dua R/o Vasant Vihar, Trikuta Nagar, reporting theft of household items and valuables worth approximately ₹5.5 lakh from her locked residence during her prolonged absence.
Following sustained investigation, two main accused, Rishi Kumar and Govind Mahato, along with two receiver accused, Siraf Mustafa and Ravindra Gupta, were arrested. On their disclosure, stolen property including air conditioners, refrigerator, LCD TV, tablet, bicycle, batteries, ovens, utensils and other household articles worth approximately ₹5 lakh was successfully recovered. In another case, FIR No. 16/26 of Police Station Bahu Fort, a complaint was lodged by Mr. Ashok Gupta R/o Trikuta Nagar regarding theft of his Mahindra TUV-300 vehicle after unknown persons broke into his shop and stole the vehicle keys.
Through diligent investigation, the stolen vehicle bearing registration No. JK02BU-0903 was successfully recovered, while efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the accused involved. Additionally, in FIR No. 12/26 under Section 303(2) BNS registered at Police Station Channi Himmat on 14-01-2026, one accused, Dastgir Sayeed S/o Mohd Saleem R/o Kolkata, was arrested with the help of electronic surveillance, and a stolen scooty bearing registration No. JK02BR-5856 worth approximately ₹50,000 was recovered.
The SSP further informed that Jammu Police has intensified action against violations of District Magistrate orders pertaining to tenant verification and against offences under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Since December 2025, 18 FIRs have been registered, including seven against SPA owners. Notably, one SPA owner was booked for employing foreign nationals without mandatory work visas, in violation of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The SSP Jammu also lauded the concerted efforts of the entire police team of South Zone for their sustained and result-oriented action, and specifically appreciated the role and dedication of the SHO Trikuta Nagar for his effective supervision and contribution to these successful operations.
Reiterating the commitment of Jammu Police, the SSP stated that there will be zero tolerance towards drug trafficking, organised crime and any violations of law, and appealed to the public to cooperate with police by sharing information and ensuring strict compliance with tenant verification and legal provisions.
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