Kashmir's Anti-Drug Campaign Gains Momentum Under LG Manoj Sinha
Policy to people: LG-led anti-drug crusade takes root in Kashmir
Hindustan Times
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's anti-drug initiative in Jammu and Kashmir has transformed from a policy into a mass movement, with nearly 60 lakh participants. The campaign addresses drug trafficking's links to terrorism and aims to rehabilitate substance users while cracking down on traffickers, reflecting a unified community response.
- 01The anti-drug campaign has mobilized nearly 60 lakh participants since its launch.
- 02Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasizes the connection between drug trafficking and terrorism.
- 03The initiative has garnered support from various political and religious leaders.
- 04Authorities have intensified enforcement, recording 481 FIRs and jailing 518 smugglers in the campaign's early days.
- 05New rules ensure rehabilitation for victims while imposing strict penalties on traffickers.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir aims to combat the region's growing substance abuse crisis, which affects an estimated 13.5 lakh individuals. Launched on April 11, the initiative has evolved into a mass movement, with participation from nearly 60 lakh people. Sinha has linked drug trafficking to terrorism, asserting that neighboring Pakistan is responsible for pushing drugs into the region. The campaign has seen significant grassroots involvement, with local leaders and citizens actively identifying drug hotspots. Enforcement efforts have intensified, resulting in 481 FIRs filed and 518 smugglers jailed within the first 21 days. The initiative has also bridged political and religious divides, receiving support from various political figures and a fatwa from the Grand Mufti declaring assets acquired through drug money as haram. The campaign includes a structured 100-day plan focusing on different regions and aspects of drug trafficking, with a final evaluation scheduled in July.
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The anti-drug campaign is expected to significantly reduce substance abuse and related crime in Jammu and Kashmir, offering hope for families affected by addiction.
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