Jammu Police Cracks Down on Narco-Terror Network: Properties of Drug Peddlers Demolished Under ‘Operation Clean Up’
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||Parvinder Singh June 14,2025 ||
Jammu: In a significant escalation of its anti-drug campaign, the Jammu Police has intensified its demolition drive against properties linked to drug peddlers under its ongoing initiative, Operation Clean Up. This bold move aims to dismantle the economic backbone of narcotics traffickers and send a strong message that involvement in the drug trade will have severe and irreversible consequences.
The Action:
Superintendent of Police (SP) South Jammu, Ajay Sharma, while speaking to the media, confirmed that several shops belonging to an accused narcotics offender have been demolished. The operation took place in Gandhinagar, Jammu, and targeted properties associated with Mohammad Sadiq, who is facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
An FIR has already been registered against him at the Gandhinagar Police Station. During the course of investigation, it was found that the accused had acquired multiple commercial properties, including three shops constructed on state land, believed to be purchased with drug money. These shops were subsequently attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act and later demolished by the authorities.
SP Ajay’s Statement:
“Under Operation Clean Up launched by Jammu Police, we have been given a free hand to take strict action against anyone involved in narcotics. The investigation will also cover the financial aspect. This property was on state land and has now been demolished. This is a clear message: J&K Police is at war against narco-terrorism. We have everyone’s list and we will take action against all. If someone thinks that they can acquire property by selling drugs, then that property will be turned into rubble,” said SP Ajay.
Legal and Policy Backing:
The crackdown is being carried out in accordance with the NDPS Act, which not only allows for the arrest of individuals involved in the illicit drug trade but also enables the freezing, attachment, and forfeiture of properties suspected to have been acquired through narcotics money.
Authorities are now increasingly focusing on the financial infrastructure of the drug network, with seizures and demolitions forming part of a wider strategy aimed at narco-financial disruption. This financial probe is critical in linking drug money with organized criminal syndicates and even terror financing, a concern increasingly flagged by security agencies in J&K.
Broader Context:
The move is part of a larger state-wide initiative where the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with various enforcement agencies, is working to eradicate the drug menace that has penetrated deep into urban and rural areas alike. The demolition drives serve a dual purpose — acting as a deterrent while also dismantling operational bases of drug traffickers.
Over the past year, multiple such actions have taken place across Jammu and Kashmir, where properties ranging from residential houses to commercial shops, and even vehicles, have been seized or destroyed.
Public Reaction and Forward Path:
The police’s tough stance has received public support in many quarters, with citizens demanding stricter actions and consistent monitoring. However, the police also face the challenge of ensuring that such operations are conducted within the bounds of legal procedure and do not affect innocent family members or tenants unaware of the origins of such properties.
Looking ahead, officials have hinted that this is just the beginning. With a detailed list of suspects in hand, the Jammu Police is likely to continue its operations across different parts of the city, targeting both small-time peddlers and major players in the narco economy.
The latest demolition in Gandhinagar stands as a stark reminder that law enforcement in Jammu is adopting a zero-tolerance approach toward drug-related crimes. With properties of accused drug peddlers being reduced to rubble and their finances under the scanner, Operation Clean Up appears to be both a symbolic and practical blow to the expanding web of narco-terrorism in the region.
