Sopore, May 4 : Deputy Inspector General of Police for North Kashmir Range (NKR), Dr. Vinod Kumar, on Monday directed officers in Police District Sopore to intensify action against the narcotics trade under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, officials said.
Chairing a comprehensive security and crime review meeting — his first field visit to the district after assuming charge — the DIG stressed that sustained action against drug peddlers was equally critical as maintaining the security grid.
“The drug trade is destroying our youth. Enforcement must be relentless and prosecution must be effective,” Dr. Kumar told officers, including SSP Sopore Iftkhar Talib, Addl SP Sopore, SDPOs, DySP Operations and SHOs of the district.
Officials said a detailed review of ongoing NDPS investigations and the status of cases against habitual smugglers was undertaken during the meeting. The DIG directed officers to ensure quality investigation, timely filing of charge sheets, and effective prosecution to secure convictions.
He also called for enhanced coordination among all units to dismantle the drug supply chain in rural and peripheral areas. Officers were instructed to identify and attach properties of notorious drug smugglers under relevant laws.
While reviewing the overall law and order situation, the DIG emphasised increased vigilance and public engagement through community-oriented policing. Officials said curbing the narcotics trade remained the primary focus, which they described as a key factor for public confidence and long-term stability across the district. (KNS)
