Awantipora, Dec 31 (KDC): Awantipora Police on Wednesday released its Year-End Report 2025, detailing major successes across counter-terror operations, narcotics enforcement, cyber policing, disaster response, civic outreach, and action against crime and lawlessness, underscoring improved investigation, preventive security measures, and public cooperation.
According to the details available with news agency Kashmir Dot Com, police registered 62 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 96 accused persons. 12 drug peddlers were booked under the PIT NDPS Act, while 04 properties belonging to narcotics offenders were attached, valued at ₹1.56 crore, officials said.
During the year, police destroyed illegally cultivated poppy spread over 35 kanals and 09 marlas, besides wild bhang cultivation spread over 35 kanals, preventing large-scale narcotics production, a police spokesperson said, adding that ₹1,12,170 cash linked to drug offences was also seized.
Police recovered Heroin 186.42 grams, Cannabis powder 87.241 kilograms, Poppy straw 55.300 kilograms, Charas: 3.524 kilograms, Spasmo-Proxivan capsules: 330, Liquor: 04 bottles, officials disclosed.
In 2025, police conducted 01 encounter, killing 03 terrorists, while 01 militant was arrested alive. 03 terror modules were busted during the year, dismantling logistical and support networks.
Awantipora Police detained 17 persons under the Public Safety Act (PSA), bound down 320 Over-Ground Workers (OGWs), and 408 miscreants, as part of its preventive security strategy.
Police registered 123 FIRs related to illegal mining, seized 251 vehicles, and arrested 408 persons in a sweeping crackdown on resource theft and environmental violations.
During the year, 42 absconders were arrested and produced before the Hon’ble Court, police said.
The Cyber Unit received 420 cyber complaints, recovering ₹28,16,614 in financial fraud cases through real-time coordination with banks and other agencies, returning frozen or retrieved amounts to victims.
Awantipora Police conducted rescue and evacuation operations during floods and natural calamities, providing temporary shelter, food, and essential relief, in coordination with the civil administration.
Under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), 59 events were conducted, including quiz competitions, sports tournaments, cultural programmes, band shows, debates, cricket/volleyball/badminton events, Run for Unity, and other youth-centric engagement activities, strengthening police-public relations.
A centuries-old stone sculpture was recovered and safely handed over to the Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums for conservation.
Police reiterated a strict, zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, narcotics, illegal mining, cybercrime, and unlawful activities, urging citizens to stay alert and report crimes promptly. (KDC)
