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Crime
Heroin Trafficking Routes from Punjab and Kashmir Converge in Jammu
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 07:45 AM
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Police say heroin is being smuggled into Jammu via two main corridors – one through Punjab and another through Kashmir.
Police investigations have uncovered that heroin reaching Jammu is funneled through two distinct smuggling corridors. One corridor originates in Punjab, while the other starts in the Kashmir region, both terminating in the Jammu district.
The Punjab route is believed to exploit highway networks that link the state's major towns to the Jammu border, allowing small consignments to move under the cover of regular traffic. The Kashmir pathway, on the other hand, utilizes mountain passes and lesser‑monitored border points to transport the narcotic into the valley.
Law‑enforcement agencies in Jammu have stepped up surveillance along both corridors, conducting spot checks and coordinating with counterparts in Punjab and Kashmir. The aim is to intercept shipments before they disperse into local markets.
Officials caution that the convergence of these routes poses a growing challenge for drug control efforts, urging communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
The Punjab route is believed to exploit highway networks that link the state's major towns to the Jammu border, allowing small consignments to move under the cover of regular traffic. The Kashmir pathway, on the other hand, utilizes mountain passes and lesser‑monitored border points to transport the narcotic into the valley.
Law‑enforcement agencies in Jammu have stepped up surveillance along both corridors, conducting spot checks and coordinating with counterparts in Punjab and Kashmir. The aim is to intercept shipments before they disperse into local markets.
Officials caution that the convergence of these routes poses a growing challenge for drug control efforts, urging communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.