Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan :Sniffer dogs, cordon ops to target drug networks

Shafat Malik
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24 Apr 2026

Shopian Police’s first-of-its-kind drive to break supply chains, identify distributors

Srinagar, Apr 23: In a first-of-its-kind coordinated anti-drug push in Jammu and Kashmir, Shopian Police have launched narcotic-specific cordon and search operations in identified hotspots while deploying sniffer dogs across a network of checkpoints to target drug movement.

The operations, carried out in coordination with the CRPF’s 14th Battalion, mark a shift from routine enforcement to a focused, multi-layered strategy aimed at disrupting supply chains.

A senior police officer told Rising Kashmir that the district has initiated narcotic CASOs exclusively targeting drug networks, a move not seen earlier in this format. “We have started narcotic-specific CASOs at identified hotspots. The focus is to break the supply chain and identify those involved in distribution,” he said.

The officer said that trained canine units have been deployed at multiple naka points to detect concealed narcotics during vehicle checking. “Sniffer dogs are being used systematically at checkpoints. This strengthens detection and supports action on the ground,” he said.

While sniffer dogs have been used earlier in anti-narcotics operations in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said their integration with a naka grid and parallel CASOs under a district-wide campaign marks a new approach.

Police have intensified checking of vehicles across Shopian, with searches being carried out under standard operating procedures at designated points.

The drive is part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, which has seen increased focus on enforcement along with awareness programmes at the community level.

Officials said outreach activities are being conducted alongside enforcement to involve civil society and address drug use.

“We are using all available resources. The aim is to reduce the availability of drugs and ensure safety,” the officer said.

Police said operations will continue, with more areas likely to be brought under surveillance and targeted action in the coming days.