Srinagar, November 5: Kashmir Police have arrested 1,941 persons in over 1,500 narcotics-related cases this year and seized 1,711 kg of contraband as part of an intensified crackdown against drug trafficking, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar Singh said on Thursday.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the IGP said properties worth ₹154 crore belonging to alleged drug traffickers had been attached. Police have also frozen 567 bank accounts, recovered approximately ₹10.11 crore in cash and cleared around 2,111 kanals of land from illicit cultivation.
Appealing to families struggling with drug addiction, particularly mothers, the IGP urged them to approach the police without hesitation. He assured that their identities would remain confidential and that all possible assistance would be provided for treatment and rehabilitation through available de-addiction facilities.
The IGP also highlighted the rising cases of cyber fraud in Kashmir, revealing that police had received 12,385 complaints involving more than ₹54 crore this year. Of the total amount, approximately ₹7.48 crore has been recovered.
He said 93 FIRs had been registered in cyber fraud cases, including seven related to mule bank accounts. Warning youngsters against financial fraud, he cautioned them not to share their bank accounts, mobile numbers or identities for suspicious transactions.
Expressing concern over road safety violations, Kumar flagged reckless driving, dangerous biking, triple riding, modified silencers and high-speed stunts among youngsters. He said traffic enforcement had been intensified during both daytime and night hours to prevent accidents and curb violations.
The IGP also encouraged young people to use social media positively by creating videos and reels promoting a drug-free society, responsible driving and awareness against dangerous practices.
Emphasising the need for collective efforts, Kumar said tackling drug addiction, cybercrime and traffic violations required active participation from families, youth, elders and civil society alongside law enforcement agencies.
