During a padyatra in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared that the fight against narcotics is an extension of the war on terrorism, asserting that drug trafficking and terror funding are intertwined. He pointed out that Pakistan is a major source of drug smuggling into the region, which undermines the aspirations of the youth and poses a national security threat. To combat this issue, Sinha announced the creation of a voluntary 'parents brigade' aimed at identifying early signs of substance abuse and providing support to affected families. He urged society to eliminate the stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing the importance of community involvement alongside law enforcement. Furthermore, Sinha issued a 30-day ultimatum to police in the Kashmir Valley to dismantle drug cartels, warning that major smugglers' financial activities are being closely monitored. In a demonstration of this commitment, the Jammu and Kashmir Police recently attached property worth ₹1.2 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.