The police added that the residents, who come from various regions under the jurisdiction of Poonch, Surankote, Mandi, Mendhar, and Gursai police stations, have been found to be involved in drug dealing in their communities and have been linked to numerous instances under the NDPS Act.

“They have become a potential threat to the lives of the younger generation of the district. It was also reported by many people and intelligence agencies that these individuals might pose a threat to the peaceful electioneering process,” police said in a statement.