Jammu: Police on Tuesday destroyed nearly 11.7 kg of heroin, worth several crores, which was recovered during the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir’ drive in Rajouri district, officials said.
The heroin had been seized in connection with a case registered at Nowshera police station under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Officials said the destruction was carried out after obtaining an order from the competent court.
The seized contraband was incinerated in the presence of a drug disposal committee, in accordance with prescribed legal procedure to ensure transparency and accountability.
Police said the destruction of such a large quantity of heroin reflects sustained efforts by Rajouri district police to dismantle narcotics networks and prevent seized drugs from finding their way back into society.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, police said it is committed to protecting youth from the menace of narcotics abuse through intelligence-based operations, strict enforcement and effective prosecution of offenders.
Police also appealed to the public to cooperate by sharing credible information about drug-related activities, saying community participation is crucial in the fight against narcotics and in achieving the goal of a drug-free Rajouri.
