Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the success of the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, now a popular movement against drug abuse. He urged departments to act swiftly on pending recommendations against drug peddlers and eliminate identified offenders from the system within 7-10 days. During the campaign, 20,292 FIRs were filed, with 92 drug networks dismantled and 4,474 drug hotspots identified across the Union Territory.
Law enforcement targeted areas heavily affected by drug distribution, resulting in the attachment of assets worth Rs 188.9 crore. Properties of drug traffickers were seized under stringent laws, including the PIT-NDPS Act. To curb mobility, 884 Driving Licences and 687 Vehicle Registrations were recommended for suspension or cancellation due to links with narcotic logistics. Additionally, 64 passports were impounded to prevent international escape by those involved in the drug trade.
Efforts were made to mobilize the public and garner institutional support through various groups like Panchayat Mahila Samitis, youth clubs, and religious institutions. The involvement of local women in identifying abuse and protecting youth was specifically praised by the Lieutenant Governor. Educational institutions like the University of Jammu played a crucial role in executing anti-drug campaigns, with over 118,000 online e-pledges received through the official Nasha Mukt JK portal.
Plans are underway to launch a new Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims to sustain the progress achieved in the fight against drug abuse.
