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NDTV
an hour ago
- General
- NDTV
Land Belonging To PoK-Based Terrorist Attached In Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban
Jammu: Land belonging to a terrorist operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was attached under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. The attachment of the over one-and-a-half kanal of agricultural land owned by PoK settled terrorist Ali Mohd alias Ibrahim Sheikh in Dharamkund's Sumbar village is a significant move to combat terrorism, a police spokesperson said. "The attached property has been duly marked in revenue records, and notices prohibiting its sale or transfer have been served under the UAPA," he said, adding the attachment is linked to a case registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and UAPA last year. He said the action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the region and highlights the dedication of the force in neutralising the threats to national security and maintaining peace and order. Police, in collaboration with other agencies, remain resolute in their mission to take stringent measures against individuals and entities involved in activities threatening the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, the spokesperson said.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Punjab Drug Smugglers On Back Foot: Police To Use GPS Anklets, AI-Backed Database To Track Them
Last Updated: GPS anklets would be placed on notorious smugglers released on bail to monitor their movements while ensuring the right to privacy is respected, DGP Gaurav Yadav said Punjab police are set to introduce GPS-enabled anklets to monitor the movements of drug smugglers released on bail, as announced by the state's top cop on Saturday. Additionally, a database of drug smugglers and peddlers is being developed, modelled after the Punjab Artificial Intelligence System (PAIS). Director general of police Gaurav Yadav highlighted that the Jammu and Kashmir police use similar wearable devices to track individuals accused under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). 'In J&K, GPS tracking anklets have been implemented for UAPA accused out on bail. We are currently assessing the proposal from a legal perspective," he informed the media. Yadav explained that upon receiving court orders, GPS anklets would be placed on notorious smugglers released on bail to monitor their movements while ensuring the right to privacy is respected. Yadav emphasised that small-time drug users should not be targeted, but rather the step would be directed at drug de-addiction centres. He mentioned that the police would also focus on monitoring such users who have been released on bail. 'We have established a system to track their activities by involving village elders and panchayats, aiming to reintegrate them into mainstream society. These individuals will be encouraged to visit OAAT (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment) clinics and drug de-addiction centres," he stated. Station house officers will summon these individuals to police stations to have them sign a self-declaration committing to neither consuming nor selling drugs, according to the DGP. However, he noted that repeat offenders would face police action. The DGP also mentioned that artificial intelligence software will be created to upload information about arrested drug smugglers into a centralised database, facilitating forward and backward linkages. Furthermore, drug de-addiction centres will be established in jails for incarcerated drug users. (With PTI inputs) First Published: June 01, 2025, 06:30 IST
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Punjab Police to deploy GPS-enabled anklets to track drug smugglers out on bail
The Punjab Police is preparing to introduce GPS-enabled anklets to monitor drug kingpins and repeat offenders released on bail or parole, as part of the state government's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' (War Against Drugs) move aims to enable real-time surveillance and prevent absconding, marking a significant shift in the state's criminal justice enforcement through technology."We are also examining whether we can get GPS anklets for big drug smugglers once they are out on jail or parole. We are seeing its feasibility - keeping in view human rights. Bail cancellation of repeat offenders is also on the agenda. Any connivance of jail officials will not be tolerated," said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav DGP Yadav cited Jammu and Kashmir as a precedent, where such anklets are already being used. In November 2023, J&K became the first region in India to equip accused under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) with GPS tracking devices. Currently, around 40 individuals are being monitored in the Union J&K deploys the technology for terror-related cases, Punjab intends to use it against major drug traffickers such as Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, who is presently lodged in an Assam GPS anklets - also known as electronic monitors or ankle shackles - are widely used to track individuals under parole, house arrest, or immigration surveillance. The waterproof devices offer round-the-clock location tracking and are equipped with tamper Punjab, Station House Officers (SHOs) have been directed to obtain court approval for the deployment of these devices. A supporting legal framework is currently being part of the crackdown, multiple FIRs have been registered and numerous arrests made. Several hawala networks associated with drug smuggling have also been efforts toward de-addiction, DGP Yadav said that 5,786 individuals have been admitted to de-addiction centres across the state. To curb cross-border drug trafficking, nine new anti-drone systems have been procured."Meanwhile, leading the war on de-addiction, one police officer will adopt a drug addict - to ensure he is on the path to recovery. This will be purely voluntary," the DGP further noted that the anti-drug campaign will continue beyond the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government's May 31 deadline for achieving a drug-free opposition parties have criticised the state government, accusing the AAP of failing to fulfill its promise of a drug-free state. However, the DGP maintained that the situation has improved, with a noticeable decline in drug availability across Punjab.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Punjab Police plans GPS-enabled anklets for drug smugglers out on bail
Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav cited the example of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, which uses the wearable device for UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) accused to monitor them.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Drug smugglers out on bail in Punjab set to be tracked through GPS-enabled anklets
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab police are planning to introduce GPS-enabled anklets for drug smugglers out on bail to track their movements, taking a cue from their counterparts in Jammu and Kashmir where Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) accused are monitored with these devices. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said here on Saturday, "In Jammu and Kashmir, GPS tracking anklets were started for UAPA accused who are bailed out. We are examining the proposal from a legal point of view. When an accused is released on bail, there are some conditions. After taking orders from competent courts, GPS anklets will be put on notorious smugglers out on bail to track their movements." He said it will be done on a case-by-case basis and the right to privacy will be kept in mind. Yadav said the police would also focus on drug users who have been released on bail. "We have devised a system of monitoring their activities by taking village elders and panchayats into confidence. Our objective is to integrate them into the mainstream. They (drug users) will be motivated to go to OAAT (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment) clinics and drug de-addiction centres," he said. The station house officers will call such people to police stations, and a self-declaration will be taken from them that they will neither consume drugs nor peddle them, he said. However, he said police will take action against repeat offenders. Yadav said artificial intelligence software will be developed to upload information regarding arrested drug smugglers in districts into centralised data for forward and backwards linkages. He further said de-addiction centres will be started in jails for drug users who are put behind bars. Replying to a question on deploying an anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs and weapons, Yadav said the order for the system has been placed and it is expected to be delivered by August.
