Awareness to Action: Jammu Police Hosts Master Workshop on Drug Abuse, Narco Networks & Cybercrime

Jammu : Police in Jammu on Saturday said that under its flagship campaign “Awareness Yodha”, District Police Jammu on Saturday hosted a one-day Master Awareness Workshop on Drug Abuse, Narco-Terrorism, and Cyber Crime at the Conference Hall, DPL Jammu.
The event aimed to sensitize the youth, especially students, about the growing threat of drugs and their links with organized crime and cyber threats. The session witnessed the participation of over 50 students from the University of Jammu and various colleges across the district, along with domain experts and senior police officials. The workshop was inaugurated by SSP Jammu Sh. Joginder Singh, JKPS, who stressed that addicts must be seen as victims who require treatment and rehabilitation rather than punishment. He emphasized community responsibility in identifying and reporting drug abuse and smuggling. Key sessions were delivered by Farha Nishat, Dy SP Hqrs Jammu, who underlined the rising threat of heroin (Chitta) and the need for public vigilance, Satish Bhardwaj, SDPO City West, who explained the funding links between narco networks and terrorism, including misuse of educational avenues abroad, and Nitish Kumar, PO DPO Jammu, who elaborated on the provisions of PIT NDPS Act and its role in preemptive detention of habitual offenders. Dr. Gulnaz Choudhary, Medical Officer, Police Drug De-addiction Centre Channi, explained the psychological and physical dimensions of addiction and called it a treatable condition. Priyanka Kumari, Dy SP Police Component Jammu discussed the increasing role of digital platforms in drug trafficking and the significance of cyber surveillance. The event concluded with certificate distribution among participating students and a vote of thanks, reinforcing Jammu Police’s commitment to an integrated and collaborative approach involving legal, medical, social, and digital interventions in combating the drug menace. The workshop was widely appreciated by the participants and reflected the proactive steps being taken by Jammu Police to empower communities and protect youth from the growing dangers of narcotics and cyber-enabled crime.