Anantnag, February 27, 2025: In a proactive step towards strengthening the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, the Zonal Police Headquarters (ZPHQ) Kashmir and Range Police Headquarters (RPHQ) South Kashmir Range (SKR), in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) J&K, organized a two-day training programme for officers investigating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases.
The training, held at the District Police Office (DPO) Anantnag, aimed to enhance awareness, build capacity, and improve the enforcement of NDPS laws among police personnel. The programme was inaugurated by DIG SKR, Shri Javid Iqbal Matoo, in the presence of SSP Anantnag, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy. Addressing the participants, both officers highlighted the growing threat of drug abuse and the urgent need for a strategic and collaborative approach to combat the menace effectively.
Experts from law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, and health specialists conducted interactive sessions covering various aspects of the NDPS Act, investigation techniques, forensic analysis, and rehabilitation strategies for drug addicts. Senior officers, investigation officers, and field personnel actively participated in the training, gaining valuable insights into handling narcotics cases with a legally sound and strategic approach.
Speaking at the event, DIG SKR Shri Javid Iqbal Matoo reaffirmed Kashmir Police’s commitment to taking proactive measures against drug-related crimes. He urged officers to implement their training effectively in daily policing, ensuring strict enforcement of NDPS laws while adopting a rehabilitative approach toward victims of drug abuse.
The ZPHQ & RPHQ SKR, along with Anantnag Police, remain dedicated to combating drug peddling and ensuring a safer, drug-free district. Authorities have assured that such training programmes will be conducted regularly to keep law enforcement personnel updated on evolving challenges and best practices in narcotics enforcement.
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