JAMMU: In a significant breakthrough under Operation Sanjeevani, Police Station Gandhi Nagar, under the overall supervision of SSP Jammu, has dismantled a major inter-district, inter-state and cross-border narco-terror syndicate operating in the region.
The operation led to multiple arrests, substantial narcotic recovery, and the seizure of weapons and a modified vehicle used for drug transportation.
Initial Interception
On 14.11.2025 at around 0520 hours, a patrolling team of PS Gandhi Nagar intercepted two suspicious individuals near Shastri Nagar Shamshan Ghat. Both suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended after a brief chase. A heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession, following which FIR No. 249/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act & 111 BNS was registered. Investigation was handed over to SHO Gandhi Nagar, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under SP City South and SDPO City South.
Arrests & Chronological Developments
- First Arrests
- Karan Sharma, S/o Gopal Sharma, R/o Jourian, Akhnoor
- Niklesh Verma, S/o Maan Singh, R/o Dhar Road, Udhampur
- Further Recovery
Sustained interrogation led the SIT to Preet Nagar, Jammu, where additional heroin-like substance was recovered on the disclosure of Karan Sharma. - Arrest of Mohd Yousaf @ Shamma
- Mohd Yousaf @ Shamma, S/o Fakhar Din, R/o Narwal Bala, Kiryana Talab, Jammu
He was found to be a forwarding link and active peddler. More heroin-like substance was recovered following his arrest.
- Mohd Yousaf @ Shamma, S/o Fakhar Din, R/o Narwal Bala, Kiryana Talab, Jammu
- Arrest of Gulshan Kumar (Financial Handler)
- Gulshan Kumar, S/o Kehar Chand, R/o Lamberi, Rajouri
He was arrested along with recovery of additional narcotics. A modified vehicle JK02AX-9413, used for smuggling, was seized.
- Gulshan Kumar, S/o Kehar Chand, R/o Lamberi, Rajouri
- Arrest of Jaswinder Kumar @ Sonu (Jail-Based Facilitator)
- Jaswinder Kumar @ Sonu, S/o Karam Chand, R/o Lamberi, Nowshera
Already lodged in District Jail Rajouri in a 10-kg narcotics case, he was found coordinating the network via WhatsApp and linking in-state traffickers with cross-border suppliers. He was formally arrested in the case.
- Jaswinder Kumar @ Sonu, S/o Karam Chand, R/o Lamberi, Nowshera
- Arrest of Shamp Din @ Pappy
- Shamp Din @ Pappy, S/o Makhan Din, R/o Beaspur Prlah, Tehsil Suchetgarh; A/P Nikki Tawi, Belicharana
An absconder in a murder case (FIR No. 93/2024, PS Ramgarh), he was arrested based on disclosures and technical inputs. Heroin-like substance, a pistol and live ammunition were recovered.
- Shamp Din @ Pappy, S/o Makhan Din, R/o Beaspur Prlah, Tehsil Suchetgarh; A/P Nikki Tawi, Belicharana
- Raid & Recovery Linked to Abdul Hameed @ Meedu
- Abdul Hameed @ Meedu, S/o Mohd Musa, R/o Dak Bunglow, Maralian, RS Pura
A raid at his house resulted in the recovery of pistols and live rounds. He is currently absconding.
- Abdul Hameed @ Meedu, S/o Mohd Musa, R/o Dak Bunglow, Maralian, RS Pura
Network Modus Operandi & Cross-Border Links
Interrogation and technical evidence indicate that the arrested individuals were part of a well-organised narco-terror module consisting of financial handlers, jail-based facilitators and cross-border suppliers. Preliminary investigation points towards links with Pakistan-based drug operatives.
Total Recoveries
- Over 4.95 kg heroin-like substance
- 3 pistols (including one Glock)
- 6 live rounds
- One modified vehicle used for transportation
Efforts are ongoing to trace absconding accused, identify remaining associates, follow financial trails, and establish cross-border supply links. Jammu Police reiterated its commitment to combating narcotics trafficking and protecting the youth from the drug menace.
