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Kashmir Police have arrested 1,941 persons in more than 1,500 narcotics-related cases this year, seized 1,711 kilograms of contraband and attached properties worth ₹154 crore belonging to alleged drug traffickers, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar Singh said on Thursday. He described the scale of enforcement as part of an intensified campaign against the drug menace.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the IGP said police had also frozen 567 bank accounts and recovered approximately ₹10.11 crore in cash. Around 2,111 kanals of land under illicit cultivation had been cleared in the drive.
Beyond the figures, he made a direct appeal to families battling drug addiction, particularly mothers struggling to save their children. He urged them not to remain silent or hesitate to approach the police, assuring them that identities would be kept confidential and every possible assistance extended. Families could approach any police station, after which the police would facilitate treatment and rehabilitation through available de-addiction facilities.
The IGP also flagged the growing scale of cyber fraud, revealing that 12,385 complaints involving more than ₹54 crore had been received this year. Police have recovered around ₹7.48 crore and are working to trace the rest. He said 93 FIRs had been registered, including seven involving mule bank accounts, and warned young people against lending their bank accounts, mobile numbers or identities to others for suspicious transactions.
On road safety, he expressed concern over reckless driving, dangerous biking, triple riding, modified silencers and high-speed stunts, particularly among youngsters. Enforcement has been intensified during both day and night to curb violations. He urged youth to abandon practices that endanger their own lives and those of others, and to respect pedestrians, the elderly and the sick, who are especially affected by noise and reckless driving.
In remarks to media persons, he also urged motorists to avoid wrong parking, noting that Kashmir’s roads are narrow while vehicle numbers keep rising. He asked people not to use mobile phones while driving or crossing roads.
Calling on young people to use social media positively, the IGP encouraged them to create reels and videos that motivate others to reject drugs, discourage stunt biking and promote responsible behaviour. He said police would support constructive initiatives of this kind, since social media should be used to influence society positively rather than promote dangerous practices.
Kumar stressed that tackling addiction, cybercrime and road violations requires collective responsibility, with families, elders, youth and civil society playing an equal role alongside law enforcement. The figures he cited indicate the breadth of the campaign, spanning arrests, financial action and land clearance, while the confidentiality assurance is aimed at encouraging families to seek help early.
