Examiner Bureau | Kishtwar:
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir’s administration is carrying out an uncompromising crackdown on drug trafficking and narco-terror networks, declaring that there will be “no safe haven” for individuals involved in the illicit narcotics trade.
Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, Sinha said enforcement agencies are targeting every link in the drug supply chain, including cross-border smugglers, local peddlers, and alleged terror financiers connected to narcotics operations. He said the ongoing drive aims to permanently dismantle drug networks that pose a threat to society and national security.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the progress of the ongoing 100-day drug-free campaign, which has already covered 19 districts across the Union Territory. He described the initiative as part of a broader and sustained effort to eradicate substance abuse and criminal networks associated with the narcotics trade.
“The campaign has evolved into a whole-of-society movement,” Sinha said, noting the active participation of citizens, youth groups, and community organisations in spreading awareness and strengthening resistance against drug abuse.
He said public involvement over the past two months has significantly enhanced grassroots outreach efforts, helping authorities build a collective front against the growing menace of narcotics. Sinha also acknowledged the contribution of teachers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, women’s groups, religious leaders, and civil society organisations in identifying early signs of addiction and facilitating timely intervention.
Reiterating the administration’s dual strategy of strict enforcement and rehabilitation, the Lieutenant Governor said individuals battling addiction would receive support through treatment, counselling, and reintegration programmes. However, he warned that those involved in drug trafficking and related criminal activities would face stringent legal action.
“We will extend compassion to those seeking recovery from addiction, but there will be no leniency for those who profit from destroying lives through the drug trade,” he said.
Sinha stressed that the fight against narcotics is a long-term mission rather than a short-term campaign, underscoring the government’s commitment to protecting future generations from the dangers of substance abuse.
He said the administration remains determined to eliminate drug networks from both rural and urban areas, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
