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| Mission Far From Over | | | Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha while addressing the commemoration function marking the successful completion of 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K campaign’ reaffirmed his pledge that the government is determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target youth.
While giving the figures LG Sinha said that over the past 100 days, 2581 drug traffickers were arrested, nearly 1,431 kg of narcotics including 23.29 kg heroin was seized, and over Rs. 188.89 crore were assets confiscated to cripple narco-terror financing.
These numbers indicate a determined crackdown on both street-level peddlers and the larger networks that finance and sustain the illegal drug economy.
Drug abuse has emerged as one of the most serious social challenges confronting Jammu and Kashmir. While terrorism has long posed a security threat, narcotics represent a quieter but equally dangerous menace that destroys lives, weakens families and undermines society from within. Young people, who should be the driving force of the region’s development, often become the primary targets of drug traffickers. Addiction not only ruins individual futures but also creates long-term social and economic consequences.
By targeting financial assets and dismantling organised syndicates, the administration is striking at the roots of this dangerous ecosystem rather than merely addressing its visible symptoms.
Equally important is the expansion of rehabilitation facilities and counselling services. Individuals trapped in addiction require timely medical treatment, psychological support and opportunities for social reintegration. Recovering addicts should be viewed not only through the lens of law enforcement but also as individuals who deserve a second chance to rebuild their lives. Effective rehabilitation reduces relapse and strengthens society’s overall resilience against drug abuse.
The first 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K’ campaign demonstrate that determined political will, coordinated enforcement and public support can produce tangible results. Yet, as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha rightly observed, the mission is far from complete.
The challenge is sustained, adaptive and deeply rooted, requiring constant vigilance and collective action.
A drug-free Jammu and Kashmir cannot be achieved by the government alone. It demands the participation of every citizen, every family and every institution.
If the present momentum is maintained and society remains united in this cause, the vision of protecting the region’s youth from the scourge of drugs can gradually become a lasting reality. |
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