J&K’s Border Police posts get advanced tech upgradation to combat narcotics

Srinagar, Mar 23: To curb the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan and their use in terror activities in Kashmir, the Border Police Posts in Jammu and Kashmir are being further equipped with state-of-the-art technology. With the latest technological advancements and increased inter-agency coordination, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are confident that these measures will significantly enhance border security and reduce the infiltration of both drugs and terrorists into Union Territory.

These posts, according senior officials in the security establishment ,are playing a crucial role not only in countering narcotics trafficking but also in maintaining security along the Line of Control (LoC) through close coordination with the Army and other security forces.

The posts are strategically positioned in border areas to enhance security and intelligence-gathering capabilities. Each post is manned by over 20 police personnel and is headed by a Sub-Inspector. “The primary objectives of these posts include monitoring narcotics smuggling, preventing infiltration of terrorists from across the border, and gathering intelligence on cross-border movements,” one of the top police officials told Greater Kashmir. “The strengthened security grid and improved coordination between various security agencies have significantly reduced terrorist activities in Kashmir,” the official said. “However, the challenge of drug trafficking remains a serious concern, as Pakistan has been pushing large quantities of narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir to finance terror operations.” Officials have highlighted that while the primary concern remains narco-terrorism, personnel at these posts have also be tasked with tracking the movement of fake currency and countering the growing threat of drone-based smuggling of weapons. So far, there have been no reported incidents of drone-dropped weapons in Kashmir, but multiple such instances have been recorded in the Jammu region. Recently, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat said people involved in narco-terrorism will be dealt sternly.

Another senior police officer said that Pakistan has been employing a dual strategy of smuggling both drugs and weapons to sustain terrorism in Kashmir. Heroin, primarily trafficked from Pakistan, remains the most widely used opioid in the Valley, with devastating consequences for Kashmiri youth. “The cross-border smuggling of narcotics is providing oxygen to terrorist networks through financial support while simultaneously ruining young lives,” the officer said.