In a significant announcement, Jammu Police revealed that the district recorded no active terrorist presence throughout 2025, alongside achieving the lowest crime figures in five years. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh presented the annual security and crime review on Wednesday, highlighting the impact of sustained preventive measures.
Security Operations and Drastic Crime Reduction
SSP Joginder Singh stated that police maintained rigorous anti-terror measures all year, resulting in a secure environment. To uphold this, forces conducted 541 cordon-and-search operations and an impressive 1,093 long-range patrols across the Jammu district.
On the crime front, a total of 4,134 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered in 2025. This number marks the lowest annual count recorded in the past half-decade, showing a substantial reduction of 288 cases compared to the previous year. Singh attributed this decline to proactive strategies including preventive detentions under the Public Safety Act and PIT-NDPS, active contesting of bail applications, and preliminary enquiries initiated under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Major Crackdowns on Narcotics and Organised Crime
Under a declared zero-tolerance policy, the police targeted organised criminal networks. Authorities identified 123 hardcore criminals and gangsters, filed 59 FIRs specifically against them, and made 67 arrests. The crackdown also led to the recovery of 49 illegal weapons, and one accused was detained under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The anti-narcotics drive, Operation Sanjeevani, yielded significant results. Police registered 204 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested 309 individuals, and secured 48 convictions. The seizures were massive, including over 15 kg of heroin with an estimated international market value of around Rs 60 crore. Other confiscated substances included ganja, poppy straw, and opium. The department also attached four properties and demolished 23 illegal structures linked to the drug trade.
Record Disposals, Cyber Recovery, and Training
The police disposal rate for cases reached a five-year high. A total of 5,122 cases were disposed of, which included clearing 1,968 pending cases and 3,154 new ones.
In the realm of cybercrime, 36 FIRs were registered and 708 complaints were resolved. Notably, police facilitated financial relief exceeding Rs 11.9 crore for victims through refunds and lien-marking. Furthermore, 746 stolen mobile phones, collectively worth Rs 1.75 crore, were recovered and returned to their owners.
Regarding property crimes, thefts involving assets valued at approximately Rs 20 crore were reported. The police managed to recover and return property worth nearly Rs 10 crore, achieving a recovery rate of about 50%—the highest in five years.
To enhance capabilities, the force trained more than 6,000 personnel in 2025. The training modules covered new criminal laws, NDPS case handling, cybercrime investigation, counter-terrorism, law and order management, and digital policing techniques.
Peaceful Conduct of Major Events
SSP Singh concluded by noting that all major events in Jammu during the year passed without significant incident. This included national day celebrations, pilgrimages, elections, and visits by VVIPs. The police also played a crucial role in sustained deployments during Operation Sindoor and relief operations conducted in response to flash floods.
