Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Leads Anti-Drug Campaign in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir’: LG Manoj Sinha leads anti-drug in Shopian, says no smuggler will be spared
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spearheaded the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir march in Shopian, emphasizing a grassroots movement against drug smuggling. Since the campaign's launch 43 days ago, authorities have arrested 894 individuals and registered 797 FIRs, with a focus on rehabilitation and strict legal actions against offenders.
- 01The Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan campaign was launched on April 11 to combat drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 02In the past 43 days, 797 FIRs have been registered, and 894 alleged drug smugglers have been arrested.
- 0359 traffickers were arrested under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) provisions.
- 04Authorities have demolished 81 properties linked to drug trafficking and attached 101 immovable assets.
- 05A comprehensive rehabilitation policy is being developed to help reintegrate recovering addicts into society.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir march in Shopian district, South Kashmir, highlighting the growing grassroots movement against drug abuse. Since the campaign's inception 43 days ago, it has gained momentum, with citizens urging authorities to take decisive action against drug smugglers. Sinha launched the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan on April 11, aiming to make Jammu and Kashmir drug-free through awareness programs, destruction of poppy cultivation, and intensified crackdowns on drug networks. In this short span, authorities have registered 797 FIRs and arrested 894 alleged drug offenders. Notably, 59 traffickers were apprehended under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) provisions. Additionally, 81 properties linked to drug trafficking were demolished, and 101 immovable assets were attached. Sinha emphasized the importance of rehabilitation, stating that a comprehensive policy is being prepared to reintegrate recovering addicts into society. He assured the public that anyone connected to the drug network, including officials, would face strict legal repercussions, reinforcing the commitment to eradicate drug-related issues in the region.
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The campaign aims to significantly reduce drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, impacting the lives of many young individuals and their families.
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