Udhampur Police secure 98 convictions in 77 NDPS cases in 2025

Ramban, Jan 4: In a major achievement in the fight against drug menace, Police secured 98 convictions in 77 cases registered under the NDPS Act in Udhampur during the year 2025, marking a significant milestone in its sustained anti-narcotics operations.

According to the Police, among those convicted were 29 inter-state and 15 inter-district drug peddlers, highlighting the district police’s focused action against organised drug trafficking networks operating in and around the district.

Police officials said the cases involved the recovery of poppy straw, charas, heroin and cannabis and were registered at various police stations, including Udhampur, Rehambal, Chenani, Ramnagar and Majalta.

The recoveries were made during naka checking, highway interceptions and continuous anti-narcotics drives conducted across the district.

Each case was professionally investigated, charge-sheeted within the stipulated time, and effectively pursued before the courts. These efforts resulted in a high conviction rate, reflecting the coordinated work of Investigating Officers and Prosecution teams.

Police urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any drug-related activities to the authorities, emphasising that public cooperation was crucial in combating drug abuse.