Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has initiated the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan’ with strict actions against drug smugglers. He announced measures such as revoking passports and Aadhaar cards, seizing properties, and implementing a new Standard Operating Procedure to combat drug networks financially and legally. The LG emphasized the collective responsibility in fighting drug abuse, stating its pervasive reach across all sections of society.
The administration’s approach includes canceling passports, Aadhaar cards, and driving licenses of drug smugglers, freezing bank accounts, and launching financial investigations. Additionally, top drug peddlers will be publicly named at police stations to ensure accountability. Highlighting the security implications, the LG emphasized that drug trafficking funds terrorism and destabilizes society, urging enforcement agencies to maintain a balance between preventing crime and protecting innocent individuals.
Manoj Sinha called for a Pad Yatra and mass awareness campaigns throughout Jammu and Kashmir to engage youth, civil society, and community leaders in the anti-drug movement. He stressed the crucial role of women, particularly mothers and sisters, in preventing substance abuse and transforming communities through awareness. The LG outlined a comprehensive strategy for the next 100 days, including grassroots awareness campaigns, counseling in educational institutions, community engagement, and targeted efforts to address the rising drug problem.
The government has introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Counselling, and Rehabilitation Centre Rules, 2026, to regulate de-addiction centers effectively. Sinha emphasized a compassionate approach, ensuring support for addiction victims in treatment and rehabilitation while taking strict action against those involved in pushing individuals into drug abuse. He emphasized the need for collective societal efforts to combat the drug menace effectively.
