Srinagar, Jul 18 (IANS): Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will now have an independent office in Jammu and Kashmir to fight narco-terror in the union territory.

An official statement said this decision was taken on Saturday at the administrative council (AC) meeting chaired by LG G. C. Murmu.

"The AC today approved allotment and transfer of land up to 13 kanals 5 marlas to NCB at village Majeen, Sidhra, Jammu, for construction of office building and residential complex.

"The said piece of land will be allotted to NCB on lease basis for 40 years. The decision has been taken on the basis of recommendations of the Board of Directors of Jammu Development Authority and concurrence of Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs and Revenue Department.

"The decision will facilitate setting up of an independent NCB Zonal Headquarter and assist in effective control of narco-terror related activities in the region", the statement said.