Additionally, 180 individuals were detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), an increase from 168 detainees in 2023.
“In 2024, the Jammu zone achieved significant progress in security and crime control. On the anti-terror front, 14 foreign terrorists were neutralised this year,” the spokesperson stated.
The police reported the dismantling of 13 terror modules across the region. “These modules were busted throughout the Jammu zone, including one each in Rajouri and Reasi, two each in Poonch and Kathua, three in Udhampur, and four in Doda,” the spokesperson added.
“The neutralisation of foreign terrorists dealt a critical blow to networks attempting to disrupt peace and stability in the region,” the official noted.
The spokesperson highlighted the constant pressure maintained on anti-national elements. “There was a substantial crackdown on Over Ground Workers (OGWs), with action taken against 827 individuals compared to 282 in the previous year. Additionally, 180 individuals were detained under the PSA, higher than the 168 detainees in 2023,” he said.
The year also witnessed 476 NDPS cases registered. Seizures included 9.9 kg of heroin from the LoC area in the Nowshera sector in April and 33.58 kg from the Jammu bus stand area in August, resulting in multiple arrests. Properties worth significant amounts were seized or frozen in 84 NDPS-related cases, with nine cases confirmed by the competent authority, SAFEMA.
“In the realm of general crime, the Jammu zone witnessed a significant decline in the registration of criminal cases in 2024 (13,163) compared to the previous year (15,774). This positive trend is attributed to the relentless efforts of police personnel in maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety across the region,” the official said.
Property theft cases, excluding motor vehicle thefts, decreased with 944 cases reported compared to 1,321 in 2023, resulting in stolen property valued at Rs 14.18 crore, a reduction from Rs 18.75 crore in the previous year. Motor vehicle theft cases also declined to 507 from 653, with the total value of stolen vehicles amounting to Rs 6.53 crore, down from Rs 7.05 crore in 2023.
The recovery rate for vehicle thefts stood at 47.48%, marginally higher than the 47.38% recorded in 2023. Bovine smuggling cases also saw a significant decrease, with 1,770 cases registered in 2024 compared to 2,600 in 2023.
For cybercrime management, 67 police personnel underwent specialised training to handle cybercrime and online fraud cases. This was part of the operationalisation of 10 cyber cells across all districts of the Jammu zone. “These cyber cells are now fully functional and equipped to address rising incidents of online fraud and cyber-related offenses. The initiative has already resulted in the successful handling of cases and the recovery of Rs 4.75 crore of defrauded funds this year,” the official informed.
