PTI file photo JAMMU: J&K Police Wednesday claimed to have busted a major narco-terror nexus with links extending to Punjab and across the border, and arrested 20, including three alleged kingpins. The drug supply chain had been feeding narcotics into the Union Territory, SSP Jammu Joginder Singh said.Surajdeep Singh, Harpreet Singh alias Raju, and Jaspreet, who were arrested from Amritsar, were kingpins of the narco-terror module there and supplied narcotics to nearly 20 forward links in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, the SSP said. J&K Police registered multiple FIRs against them.The trio was linked to drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar, who was arrested on April 15 along with some associates and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. J&K Police had recovered a Pakistan-made pistol and around 700g of heroin from him, indicating cross-border linkages.“The three were responsible for supplying nearly 80% of narcotic substances to the Jammu region. They were backward links of Gujjar and his J&K-based network,” the SSP said. The dismantling of the network resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and 40 live rounds; one Star pistol and 29 live cartridges; four live 12-bore cartridges; over 1kg of narcotics and Rs 11 lakh cash from the three kingpins. Three cellphones, three four-wheelers, and an electronic weighing machine were also seized, the SSP said.“Over the past several months, we have identified, dismantled and arrested members of many supply-chain modules. Analysis of backward and forward linkages revealed that most of the supply routes traced back to Punjab. Investigation established that a handful of individuals operating under multiple identities via several phone numbers were controlling the bulk of narcotics supply to Jammu and neighbouring districts,” SSP Singh said.“Backward linkages uncovered during Gujjar’s investigation eventually led the police to Punjab-based suppliers arrested in the latest operation. During searches in Amritsar, recoveries included not only narcotics, cash and vehicles but also sophisticated weapons such as an AK-47 rifle, an AK-56 rifle, a pistol and ammunition,” the SSP said.Singh said narcotics were smuggled across the border and received by Punjab-based handlers. The consignments were then either collected directly by local suppliers from Jammu or transported via couriers.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi, Trump Hold Bilateral Talks On Hormuz, Seafarers, Defence, Trade TiesSpeaker to Hear TMC and Rebel Camps Before Deciding on Breakaway Faction’s Claim’If India Comes Under Attack And Modi Is The Leader, US Will Help’: Trump’It’s A Rough…’: Trump Reacts To Indian Seafarers’ Deaths As PM Modi Raises ConcernsAfter BJP Exit, Annamalai Eyes New Political Party With Growing Membership Base’We Are Prepared’: Akhilesh Yadav Rejects Split Buzz, Accuses BJP of Engineering Defections | WatchRevolt-Hit TMC Asked to Vacate Kolkata Headquarters Amid Lease DisputeIndia Blocks Telegram Ahead Of NEET Re-Exam, But It Remains Operational On VPNAs NEET Re-Exam Nears, Two Young Aspirants Die By Suicide In Delhi And DehradunUS Map Shows PoJK As Pakistan’s Part, Drops ‘Indo’ From Pacific Command Name123PhotostoriesWhat to do when your child is angry: Parents share most effective techniques that almost invariably workedRupali Ganguly’s rise to fame: From a filmmaker’s daughter to Indian television’s leading ladyHow to recognize manipulation: 5 life skills parents must teach children6 fun, cute and unique souvenirs you must bring home from JapanYou may not notice these health problems after 40 until it’s too late: The essential tests every man needsTop 10 safest countries in the world in 2026; what travellers should know5 signs of narcissism – And 3 ways on how to deal with a narcissist, reveals pyschologist Dr Ramani DurvasulaPrincess Diana’s timeless beauty secrets that are still relevant today10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by spring flowers6 honest truths about marriage that a woman learns over time123Hot PicksLionel Messi WifeVaibhav SooryavanshiDehradun NEET Aspirant DieFIFA World Cup Free Live Streamingilia topuriaIND vs AFG ScorecardUGC NET admit cardNHL TradeTyson Fury vs Anthony JoshuaTop TrendingSairaj BahutaleFrance vs Senegal Live ScoreKarley SwindelFIFA World Cup 2026Jewar Noida International AirportHormuz BlockadeSpaceXCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Eknath ShindeAustria vs Jordan Match Result
JAMMU: J&K Police Wednesday claimed to have busted a major narco-terror nexus with links extending to Punjab and across the border, and arrested 20, including three alleged kingpins. The drug supply chain had been feeding narcotics into the Union Territory, SSP Jammu Joginder Singh said.Surajdeep Singh, Harpreet Singh alias Raju, and Jaspreet, who were arrested from Amritsar, were kingpins of the narco-terror module there and supplied narcotics to nearly 20 forward links in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, the SSP said. J&K Police registered multiple FIRs against them.The trio was linked to drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar, who was arrested on April 15 along with some associates and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. J&K Police had recovered a Pakistan-made pistol and around 700g of heroin from him, indicating cross-border linkages.“The three were responsible for supplying nearly 80% of narcotic substances to the Jammu region. They were backward links of Gujjar and his J&K-based network,” the SSP said. The dismantling of the network resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and 40 live rounds; one Star pistol and 29 live cartridges; four live 12-bore cartridges; over 1kg of narcotics and Rs 11 lakh cash from the three kingpins. Three cellphones, three four-wheelers, and an electronic weighing machine were also seized, the SSP said.“Over the past several months, we have identified, dismantled and arrested members of many supply-chain modules. Analysis of backward and forward linkages revealed that most of the supply routes traced back to Punjab. Investigation established that a handful of individuals operating under multiple identities via several phone numbers were controlling the bulk of narcotics supply to Jammu and neighbouring districts,” SSP Singh said.“Backward linkages uncovered during Gujjar’s investigation eventually led the police to Punjab-based suppliers arrested in the latest operation. During searches in Amritsar, recoveries included not only narcotics, cash and vehicles but also sophisticated weapons such as an AK-47 rifle, an AK-56 rifle, a pistol and ammunition,” the SSP said.Singh said narcotics were smuggled across the border and received by Punjab-based handlers. The consignments were then either collected directly by local suppliers from Jammu or transported via couriers.
