Acting tough to contain the menace and make UT of J&K a drug free society, 63 drug smugglers have been arrested with 45 FIRs registered during the past five days of a relentless crackdown. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday continued his campaign for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir by leading a padyatra in Rajouri. LG said massive drug hauls were seized between April 11 and 15.
He said Sinha launched a 100-day intensive campaign under the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ on April 11 from Jammu, followed by programmes on April 13 in Kathua and on April 15 in Ramban district.Sinha, who led the padyatra in Rajouri town, said in a post on X, “I joined the padyatra in Rajouri and addressed a public rally under the drug-free J&K campaign.” He said the border district of Rajouri is sensitive and prone to cross-border drug smuggling.
“But we are determined to crush these challenges, dismantle the drug trade and liberate society from addiction,” he said.
The LG added that from April 11, the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a relentless crackdown in the Jammu division.Sinha added that regular checks are now covering schools, pharmacies and drug agencies, and the drive will continue relentlessly.
Meanwhile, Jammu Police on Saturday demolished a residential property allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Javaid Nagar area of Niki Tawi, as part of an intensified crackdown under the administration’s anti-drug campaign.The demolition was carried out using a bulldozer, with authorities citing the ongoing drive aimed at curbing narcotics trade and dismantling assets associated with drug peddlers.
The action forms part of broader measures under the Lieutenant Governor-led administration’s push for a “drug-free society,” which includes demolition of properties linked to narcotics networks, along with steps such as seizure and freezing of bank accounts and cancellation of driving licenses and Aadhaar cards of those involved.
Hundreds of police personnel were deployed in the area to maintain law and order during the operation, with security arrangements put in place to prevent any untoward incident.Before the demolition, family members residing in the house were allowed to remove their belongings, including household items such as washing machines, refrigerators, and utensils, officials said.
The move, however, has drawn mixed reactions from local residents. While some supported strict action against drug peddlers, others questioned the impact on family members, arguing that punitive measures should be limited to those directly involved in illegal activities.
The development reflects an escalation in enforcement measures against drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir, where authorities have increasingly targeted not only individuals but also assets allegedly linked to the narcotics trade.
Officials have maintained that such steps are necessary to deter illegal activities and disrupt the financial networks supporting drug distribution.
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