Haryana Police's Operation Jeevan Jyoti Transforms Lives Amid Drug Crisis
School admissions, jobs, counselling: How cops bring families back from the brink
The Indian Express
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Haryana Police's Operation Jeevan Jyoti, launched in Fatehabad district, aims to rehabilitate drug addicts and support their families. Since its inception on January 1, 2025, the initiative has helped 135 youths find jobs and provided de-addiction support to over 500 individuals, showcasing a commitment to social reform and community welfare.
- 01Operation Jeevan Jyoti has rehabilitated 135 youths and helped them secure employment.
- 02The initiative provides emotional support and counselling to families affected by drug addiction.
- 03Over 510 youths have received medicines for de-addiction and regular counselling.
- 04Fatehabad Police have arrested 1,239 offenders in drug-related cases in 2025, marking a 61% increase from the previous year.
- 05The campaign emphasizes a dual approach of rehabilitation and enforcement against drug traffickers.
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Launched on January 1, 2025, Haryana Police's Operation Jeevan Jyoti focuses on rehabilitating drug addicts and supporting their families in Fatehabad district. The initiative has successfully helped 135 youths find jobs and provided de-addiction medicines to 510 individuals, primarily aged 17 to 35. The campaign not only addresses addiction but also aims to reintegrate rehabilitated individuals into society through emotional support and counselling. SP Nikita Khattar, an IPS officer from the 2018 batch, oversees the program, emphasizing the importance of social reform alongside crime control. Personal stories of transformation highlight the campaign's impact, such as Gurdeep Singh, who overcame addiction and regained employment, and a 21-year-old youth who restored his family's transport business. The police also focus on dismantling drug trafficking networks, freezing assets worth approximately ₹80 lakh from traffickers. In 2025, arrests in drug-related cases rose to 1,239, reflecting the campaign's comprehensive approach to tackling drug abuse and its consequences.
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Operation Jeevan Jyoti significantly aids families affected by drug addiction, providing essential support for rehabilitation and employment opportunities.
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