NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 16 (NVI): In a significant operation, security forces on today thwarted a major drug smuggling bid in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Acting on a specific intelligence inputs regarding the transshipment of narcotics in the border village, a joint operation was launched by the police and the army.
The operation, carried out covertly, intensified as teams combed the area. During the search, two individuals were apprehended with 5.5 kilograms of suspected narcotic substances. The duo was identified as Subash Chander, 36, son of Pashori Lal, a resident of Kaneti village, and Sajan Kumar, 25, son of Om Prakash, a resident of Sher village.
This operation marks another success in the ongoing efforts of security forces to dismantle smuggling and trafficking networks, especially in border regions vulnerable to such activities. The seized contraband is suspected to be part of a larger cross-border smuggling network, but authorities are awaiting further investigation and forensic analysis to confirm its exact nature.
A case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway to uncover more details about the smuggling ring, including potential cross-border links and other accomplices. Security agencies have been focusing on combating narcotics smuggling in the region, which not only funds illegal activities but also poses a grave threat to local communities.
This operation underscores the critical role of intelligence gathering and collaboration between police and armed forces in maintaining security and countering the illegal drug trade in sensitive areas along the border. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to strengthening measures to prevent such activities and bring perpetrators to justice.
The success of this operation has drawn praise from officials, who stressed on the importance of public cooperation in providing timely information to aid security forces in safeguarding the region from the menace of drug trafficking. (News Vibes of India)
