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The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday (January 4, 2026) issued strict regulations for couriers and parcel services in a bid to curb drug trafficking in Jammu.
“No courier company, parcel service or logistics operator operating in Jammu district shall receive, book or transport any narcotic drug, psychotropic substance or other contraband unless they have a valid transportation permit under the NDPS Rules 1985 and regulations under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940,” said Dr. Rakesh Minhas, District Magistrate, District Magistrate.
The order was issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act-2023 (BNSS) and the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. All employees engaged in courier, parcel services, deliverymen, loaders, reservation staff, franchise employees were directed: “That this be properly verified through local police verification.
“They will train and alert employees to identify suspicious shipments and report them immediately to the nearest police authority,” the order states.
The order warned of legal action if any courier company or agency was found violating the order. “Owners, MDs, directors, representatives and all employees involved may be prosecuted under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, BNSS and other applicable laws. Penalties may include confiscation of consignments, cancellation of licence, fines and criminal penalties,” the order said.
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The district magistrate also directed the Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu to ensure “strict enforcement of this order and carry out inspections and initiate necessary legal action against defaulters”. The order will remain in place for eight weeks “unless withdrawn sooner and subject to further extension or variation”.
Published – 04 Jan 2026 14:42 IST
