Jammu, Dec 28: The Government Railway Police (GRP) Jammu, a wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, has reported a sharp increase in action against drug trafficking, registering 18 cases during 2025 alone and a total of 30 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act over the last two years.
Police officials said the number of cases marks a clear rise compared to the preceding period and reflects intensified surveillance across railway premises. As part of this drive, 33 drug peddlers were arrested, while contraband substances with an estimated market value exceeding ₹1.65 crore were seized.
In a notable move aimed at curbing repeat offences, the GRP Jammu invoked the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988 against two habitual offenders. This is the first instance of the Act being enforced by the GRP Jammu unit, leading to their detention to prevent further involvement in drug-related activities.
Apart from narcotics enforcement, Police Station GRP Jammu also recovered two Indian-made pistols of .315 bore. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused in connection with the arms recovery.
The railway police further reported the arrest of 12 long-pending absconders who had been evading arrest for 15 to 20 years. These individuals were apprehended under Section 512 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and produced before the concerned courts.
Officials stated that operations against narcotics networks and other criminal activities will continue with sustained focus to ensure safety and law enforcement across railway jurisdictions.
