Jammu and Kashmir’s 100-day anti-drug campaign has dealt a major blow to narcotics networks, with authorities arresting 2,581 drug traffickers, seizing over 1.43 tonnes of narcotic substances—including 23.29 kg of heroin—and confiscating assets worth Rs 188.89 crore to choke narco-terror financing, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
Addressing an event marking the completion of the ‘Drug-Free J&K Campaign’, Sinha said the drive had laid a strong foundation in the fight against drug abuse and narco-terrorism, but asserted that the administration’s mission was far from over and would continue with intensified action against drug cartels while expanding rehabilitation and public awareness initiatives.
“We are determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target our youth. We continue to strengthen our key priorities of dismantling illicit trafficking ecosystems, enhancing public awareness, and providing robust rehabilitation to help affected individuals reintegrate into society. The first 100 days of the campaign laid the foundation for the rigorous path ahead. The road ahead will certainly be tough, but our resolve to completely wipe out narco-terrorism is stronger than ever,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said that during this 100-day campaign, he traveled across every region of the Union Territory, connecting with communities in all 20 districts through Padyatra. He recalled meeting many parents burdened by fear for their children’s futures.
By revoking hundreds of driving licences, vehicle registrations, recommending suspension of hundreds of passports and by taking action against non-compliant pharmacies, we have sent a clear message that no offender is above the law. Most importantly, thousands of young people have received treatment and are now rebuilding their lives in the mainstream,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that rehabilitation transforms lives, restores families, and secures our future. He observed that the administration will soon launch the “Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026,” starting with a pilot in the two sensitive districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir Division.
He observed that the initiative, built on a structured 3-year cycle, guides individuals through medical care and therapy in Phase 1, education and employment in Phase 2, and long-term relapse prevention with community support in Phase 3.
The Lieutenant Governor also called upon people to speak up against drug abuse. He said the government needs the support of the entire community.
He also urged all teachers and leaders of religious and social organisations to sustain the energy you have shown in these 100 days. “You shape lives so keep instilling discipline and confidence in the youth and make them aware of the harmful effects of drugs”, LG added.