Jammu, Jan. 4 -- Police in Jammu arrested 311 drug peddlers, including 35 women, and seized heroin worth over Rs 60 crore as part of its relentless crackdown on narcotics during 2025, an official said on Saturday.

In addition, 11 hardcore drug peddlers were detained under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, while 48 convictions were secured during the year, a police spokesperson said.

"Police in Jammu district achieved significant milestones in its sustained fight against the drug menace during 2025, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics through focused enforcement, intelligence-led operations and community participation," he said.

"During the year,...