Jammu & Kashmir Administration Issues Stringent Directives to Courier Services to Curb Illegal Drug Trafficking
The Jammu & Kashmir administration has issued new directives to courier and parcel services to prevent the transport of narcotics. Under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023 and the NDPS Act, 1985, all courier employees must undergo police verification. Companies are required to maintain updated registers of verified staff and provide training to identify suspicious consignments. No operator is permitted to transport narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances without a valid permit under the NDPS Rules 1985 and the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940. Non-compliance may lead to criminal sanctions, fines, and license cancellation.
Key Points
- Courier and logistics operators in Jammu must verify all employees through local police to prevent the misuse of services for drug smuggling.
- The order was issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, replacing older procedural laws.
- Operators are mandated to report suspicious consignments to the nearest police authority and maintain a register of all verified employees.
- Transporting narcotics without a permit violates the NDPS Act, 1985, and the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940, carrying heavy legal penalties.
Exam Facts
- The directives were issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023.
- Relevant laws cited include the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940.
- The order was issued by the District Magistrate of Jammu.
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