Srinagar: Police in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade.
“Intensifying efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Shopian Police in coordination with the CRPF 14th Battalion, has deployed its canine unit (Narcotic Dog Squad) to strengthen action against drug trafficking in the district,” an official statement issued Thursday said.
Officials said as part of a special enforcement drive, trained sniffer dogs have been deployed at multiple checkpoints to detect concealed narcotics.
“The canine unit plays a crucial role in identifying hidden contraband, enabling timely recovery and apprehension of those involved in illicit drug trade,” they said.
Officials said the initiative aims to disrupt the supply chain of narcotics and act as a strong deterrent for drug peddlers. Alongside enforcement measures, police have been actively conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public and foster a drug-free society, they added.
Intensified vehicle checking operations are being carried out across the district. “Suspicious vehicles are thoroughly searched at designated naka points in strict adherence to established standard operating procedures,” they said.
