Bolstering their fight against hybrid threats, Jammu Police have apprehended yet another operative from a notorious narco-terror network, dealing a body blow to cross-border smuggling operations. The arrest, executed with surgical precision, exposes the deep-rooted alliance between drug peddlers and extremists in Jammu and Kashmir.
The suspect, a seasoned handler in the cartel, was tracked and captured after weeks of surveillance in a densely populated suburb. Authorities recovered a massive cache of contraband drugs, undeclared cash, and encrypted phones loaded with transaction records linking to banned organizations.
This comes hot on the heels of four earlier arrests that crippled the syndicate’s supply chain, which relied on drones, mules, and encrypted apps for operations. The network’s profits, estimated in tens of crores annually, sustained terror camps and recruitment drives across the divide.
Police brass described the bust as ‘pivotal,’ revealing how narco-funding has evolved into a primary revenue stream for militants post-2019. Interrogations have spilled beans on safe houses and accomplices, triggering statewide alerts and joint operations with army units.
Amid rising concerns over youth radicalization through drugs, this action signals a multi-pronged strategy involving tech surveillance and informant networks. Analysts predict it will deter similar ventures, while officials stress public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities. The battle against narco-terrorism intensifies, with Jammu Police at the forefront.