Jammu and Kashmir Authorities Demolish House of Alleged Drug Trafficker in Anti-Drug Crackdown
Bulldozer action against smugglers: Jammu and Kashmir authorities demolish alleged drug trafficker’s house
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In a significant anti-drug operation, Jammu and Kashmir authorities demolished the house of alleged drug trafficker Navjot Singh in R.S. Pura. This action is part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse in the region, which has seen nearly 900 arrests and the cancellation of numerous driving licenses and passports since its launch in April.
- 01The demolition took place in the Miran Sahib area of R.S. Pura, Jammu.
- 02The Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan campaign was launched on April 11, 2023, by J&K LG Manoj Sinha.
- 03Since the campaign began, authorities have arrested approximately 897 alleged drug peddlers.
- 04Driving licenses of 382 alleged drug traffickers have been cancelled as part of the crackdown.
- 05A total of 49 immovable properties belonging to alleged drug peddlers have been seized.
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On Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir authorities executed a significant anti-drug operation by demolishing the house of alleged drug trafficker Navjot Singh, also known as Bablu, in the Miran Sahib area of R.S. Pura, Jammu. This action is part of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan campaign launched by Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on April 11, 2023. The campaign aims to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the region, promoting a drug-free environment through extensive awareness programs and crackdowns on drug networks. Since the initiative's inception, authorities have reported the arrest of about 897 alleged drug peddlers, along with recommendations to cancel the passports of 18 suspected traffickers. Additionally, the driving licenses of 382 individuals involved in drug trafficking have been revoked. As part of the ongoing efforts, 49 properties linked to alleged drug peddlers have been seized, and 45 properties have been demolished. The campaign also includes awareness drives in schools and government institutions, random urine testing of drivers, and the destruction of poppy cultivation.
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The demolition of properties linked to drug trafficking aims to deter drug-related activities in Jammu and Kashmir, contributing to community safety and health.
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