Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a firm stance against drug trafficking, declaring that the ongoing anti-drug campaign will pursue every asset linked to drug peddlers and impose the harshest penalties. Speaking at a drug-free campaign event in Baramulla, Sinha highlighted that over 700 drug smugglers have been arrested in the past month, with authorities seizing properties worth crores linked to drug money. He also noted that 300 driving licenses and over 400 vehicle registrations associated with drug traffickers have been recommended for cancellation. The campaign has included inspections of over 3,300 drug stores, resulting in the suspension of 150 licenses for violations. In response to the crackdown, the J&K police have demolished illegal constructions associated with known drug offenders. Meanwhile, Minister Sakina Itoo expressed concerns about the demolition of properties, arguing that it disproportionately affects families of youths involved in drug offenses. She stated that such actions are not constructive and called for a more compassionate approach. Sinha plans to implement community initiatives, partnering with religious leaders and social groups to foster family dialogues about drug addiction, aiming to rehabilitate addicts with dignity and reintegrate them into society.