Lieutenant Governor Sinha Declares Drug Smuggling as 'Silent Terrorism' in Jammu and Kashmir
Drug smuggling is silent terrorism, says LG Sinha during anti-drug campaign in Srinagar
Hindustan Times
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Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, labeled drug smuggling as 'silent terrorism' during an anti-drug campaign in Srinagar. He emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking and outlined a comprehensive strategy to combat drug abuse and its links to terrorism.
- 01Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha equates drug smuggling to terrorism.
- 02A 100-day anti-drug campaign, 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan', was launched to combat drug abuse.
- 03Over 518 drug smugglers were jailed and significant assets seized in a recent crackdown.
- 04Sinha emphasizes the need for community involvement in the fight against drug abuse.
- 05The campaign aims to dismantle drug supply chains and rehabilitate addicts.
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During an anti-drug campaign in Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declared drug smuggling as 'silent terrorism', emphasizing its destructive impact on youth and families. He announced the launch of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan' on April 11, a 100-day initiative aimed at intensifying efforts against drug abuse and trafficking. Sinha highlighted that drug money fuels terrorism and that the campaign will focus on dismantling supply chains, raising awareness, and rehabilitating addicts. In a recent crackdown, authorities recorded 481 FIRs in just 21 days, leading to the arrest of 518 drug smugglers and the demolition of properties linked to drug trafficking. Sinha urged the community to unite against drug abuse, asserting that every effort counts in creating a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
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The campaign aims to reduce drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially leading to healthier communities and safer environments for families.
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