India, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday informed the Parliament that seizure of narcotic substances in Jammu and Kashmir has declined sharply over the past five years, particularly in opium-based drugs.
Data tabled in the Lok Sabha by the MHA, substantiated its claims, the data, compiled by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from reports submitted by various Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, covers the period from 2020 to 2025, with figures for 2025 available up to November.
In 2021, Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest seizure of opium-based drugs during the period at 19,405 kg. Cannabis-based drugs seized during the year stood at 1,617 kg, while no cocaine or synthetic drugs were reported.
In 2023, seizures of opium-based d...