Jammu: Fourteen foreign terrorists were eliminated, and 13 terror modules dismantled across the Jammu region in 2024, with 827 individuals facing action for involvement in anti-national activities, according to a police spokesperson.
Highlighting the anti-terror measures, the spokesperson detailed that the busted modules spanned the Jammu zone, including one each in Rajouri and Reasi, two in Poonch and Kathua, three in Udhampur, and four in Doda. The neutralization of these militants has dealt a significant blow to efforts aimed at destabilizing the region.
Read More: Increased pressure on anti-national elements also led to a crackdown on over ground workers (OGWs), with actions taken against 827 individuals compared to 282 the previous year. Additionally, 180 individuals were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), exceeding the 168 detainees in 2023.
Efforts to curb drug trafficking were also intensified, with 476 NDPS cases registered in 2024. Notable seizures included 9.99 kg of heroin from the Line of Control (LOC) area in the Nowshera Sector in April and 33.058 kg from the Jammu bus stand area in August. Property worth significant sums was seized or frozen in 84 NDPS-related cases, with nine cases confirmed under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act (SAFEMA).
In the realm of general crime, the Jammu zone witnessed a decline in criminal case registrations, dropping from 15,774 in 2023 to 13,163 in 2024. Property thefts excluding vehicle thefts fell from 1,321 to 944 cases, with stolen property valued at ₹14.18 crore compared to ₹18.75 crore the previous year. Motor vehicle thefts also decreased from 653 to 507 cases, with recoveries marginally improving to 47.48%. Bovine smuggling cases saw a sharp decline from 2,600 in 2023 to 1,770 in 2024, a result of proactive policing and community engagement initiatives.
Addressing the growing menace of drug abuse, a state-of-the-art Drug De-addiction Centre was inaugurated in Jammu. This facility offers detoxification, counseling, skill development, and reintegration programs led by trained medical professionals and counselors to aid recovery.
On the cybercrime front, 67 police personnel underwent specialized training in handling cyber offenses, and 10 fully operational Cyber Cells were established across all districts of the Jammu Zone. These measures resulted in the successful resolution of cybercrime cases amounting to ₹4.75 crore.
These progressive initiatives, supported by intensified surveillance, strategic operations, and community engagement, underscore the authorities’ commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of the region’s residents.
