The Jammu district administration has imposed stringent restrictions on the transport of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) through courier and logistics networks to curb their misuse.
Invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas issued an order prohibiting any courier company, parcel service, or logistics operator in Jammu from accepting, booking, or transporting narcotics or contraband items without valid permits under the NDPS Rules and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
The order, which takes immediate effect, will remain in force for eight weeks and may be extended or modified later, Minhas said.
“Any violation of this order will invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),” the order stated.
Courier and logistics service providers have been directed to verify the identities and credentials of consignors and consignees using valid government-issued identification, and to maintain detailed records of consignments, booking receipts, and dates. They must also record payment modes and transaction details for each consignment.
Additionally, all employees engaged in courier operations are required to undergo police verification, with an updated register of verified staff to be maintained by each service provider.
The order further instructs company owners to train and sensitise their staff to detect suspicious consignments and promptly report them to the police.
“Any courier agency found violating these directives shall be held personally and legally accountable,” the order warned, directing the Jammu SSP to ensure strict enforcement and initiate necessary legal proceedings against violators.
