Pakistan is trying to revive terrorism in J&K using money generated from drugs trade, says DGP Dilbag Singh

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief Dilbag Singh yesterday said the money generated from the narcotics trade is returned to Pakistan and is subsequently used to fund terror activities in J&K. 

Singh’s comment comes close on the heels of a large stockpile of drugs, cash and weapons being recovered near the Line of Control in the border district of Poonch on Friday. The Police Chief said that it is a new challenge where the drugs and weapons are smuggled from Pakistan together. 

While the weapons are delivered to the terrorists, the major part of the drug proceeds are returned to handlers across



the border and the rest is shared by the peddlers. The money generated from the drug trade is being used to keep terrorism alive in J&K. 

The police chief was interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of the Jammu Marathon. The ‘Run for Fun’ Jammu Marathon was organised by the J&K police today as part of its civic action programme and drew hundreds of participants from all walks of life at Gulshan Ground, Jammu. Speaking on the security arrangements for the upcoming G20 meetings, Singh said necessary measures would be ensured for the events’ success.