Shopian Police Roll Out Narcotic Dog Squad in CRPF-Backed Drive
The joint push seeks to disrupt drug supply lines by adding sniffer dogs to checkpoint searches.
Overview
- Shopian Police, in coordination with the CRPF 14th Battalion, have deployed a narcotic dog squad to counter drug trafficking.
- Trained sniffer dogs are stationed at multiple checkpoints to detect concealed contraband in people’s vehicles and belongings.
- Vehicle checks are intensifying at designated naka points, which are roadside police stops, with searches carried out under standard procedures.
- Police say the canine unit helps find hidden drugs for faster recovery and arrests, which they argue will deter peddlers and hinder supply routes.
- The effort falls under the Nasha Mukt campaign, pairing enforcement with public awareness work in Shopian as part of a wider national initiative.