- Anti-Narcotics and Cybercrime Crackdown Yields Major Results in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 31: Jammu district witnessed a year of sustained security dominance and effective crime control in 2025, with no active terrorist presence reported, as the Jammu and Kashmir Police intensified surveillance, preventive policing and enforcement measures across the region. According to official data, police conducted 541 cordon-and-search operations and 1,093 long-range patrols during the year to maintain a robust security grid.Presenting the annual crime and security review, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh said the district remained peaceful despite heightened regional security challenges. He informed that 4,134 FIRs were registered in 2025, the lowest number in the past five years, underscoring the impact of proactive policing and preventive interventions.
“There is no active terrorist presence in Jammu district. To preserve this security environment, extensive cordon-and-search operations and long-range patrols were carried out throughout the year,” the SSP told reporters. He attributed the reduction of 288 criminal cases compared to the previous year to timely preventive actions, detentions under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and PIT-NDPS Act, rigorous bail opposition, and preliminary enquiries conducted under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Police deployments were also maintained at high alert during Operation Sindoor, flash-flood rescue operations, and other emergency situations, ensuring uninterrupted public safety and law enforcement support. During the year, police disposed of 5,122 cases, including 1,968 pending cases and 3,154 fresh cases, marking the highest case disposal rate in five years, the SSP said.
Cracking down on organised crime, the police identified 123 hardcore criminals and gang members, registered 59 FIRs, arrested 67 accused, and recovered 49 illegal weapons. One individual was also detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reinforcing the zero-tolerance approach against serious and organised crime.
The anti-narcotics drive under Operation Sanjeevani remained a major focus area. During 2025, police registered 204 NDPS cases, arrested 309 individuals, and secured 48 convictions. The seizures included over 15 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth ₹60 crore in the international market, along with ganja, poppy straw and opium. Authorities also attached four properties linked to drug trafficking and demolished 23 illegal structures connected to narcotics networks.
Cybercrime response also saw measurable progress. Police registered 36 cybercrime FIRs, disposed of 708 complaints, and facilitated financial relief exceeding ₹11.9 crore through refunds and lien-marking. Additionally, 746 stolen mobile phones worth ₹1.75 crore were traced and returned to their rightful owners.
Property crime recovery reached a five-year high, with police recovering nearly ₹10 crore worth of stolen assets out of reported thefts totaling ₹20 crore, achieving a 50 percent recovery rate, the SSP said.
Capacity building remained a priority, with over 6,000 police personnel trained in new criminal laws, NDPS enforcement, cybercrime investigation, counter-terrorism, law and order management, and digital policing techniques.
The SSP further noted that all major events in 2025, including national celebrations, religious pilgrimages, elections and VVIP visits, were conducted peacefully without any major law and order incidents, reflecting strong coordination, preparedness and public cooperation.