Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha leads padyatra against drugs in Budgam.
The ongoing 100-day “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan” has witnessed massive public participation and intensified anti-narcotics action across Jammu and Kashmir, with more than one crore people taking part in awareness programmes and 646 persons arrested under the NDPS Act so far.
According to officials, a total of 2,16,123 awareness activities have been organised across the Union Territory as part of the campaign. The programmes involved educational institutions, community organisations, law enforcement agencies and various government departments.
The awareness drive featured padyatras, seminars, rallies, school and college events, sports activities, village-level campaigns, youth engagement programmes and cultural events aimed at educating people about the dangers of drug abuse.
On the enforcement front, Jammu and Kashmir Police registered 614 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act during the campaign period. Authorities said 435 drug peddlers were apprehended, while 160 drug hotspots were identified across the Union Territory.
Security and enforcement agencies also seized large quantities of narcotics, including 3.8 kg of heroin, 32.92 kg of charas and 222.31 kg of ganja.
Officials said illegal poppy cultivation spread over 21 marlas of land was destroyed during the operation. Action was also taken against properties allegedly linked to drug trafficking networks. Authorities sealed or demolished 37 houses associated with drug peddlers and attached immovable properties worth nearly Rs 25.97 crore.
In addition, properties worth Rs 3.70 crore were demolished, while movable assets valued at Rs 1.67 crore were seized.
The administration also cracked down on the alleged misuse of transport and pharmaceutical channels linked to narcotics activities. During the campaign, 252 driving licences and 111 vehicle registrations were cancelled. Authorities also suspended 104 drug store licences and cancelled two others.
The administration reiterated its commitment to making Jammu and Kashmir drug-free through continued enforcement measures, public participation and rehabilitation support.
