1,000+ Arrested in 51 Days in Jammu & Kashmir; Anti-Drug Drive Turns Into Mass Movement, LG Says ‘We Will Fight Like a Family’
Srinagar, 2nd June 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir’ campaign has now evolved into a mass movement, with the administration standing shoulder to shoulder with the people in the fight against drugs. Calling himself “a member of your family,” he assured full support in the battle against narcotics.
Addressing a public gathering at Laroo Bus Stand in Kulgam district of South Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said that the campaign, launched 51 days ago, is no longer limited to government or police action alone. Families, youth, schools, religious leaders, and civil society are now actively participating in the movement.
Major Action in 50 Days
1. 923 FIRs registered.
2. More than 1,000 drug smugglers arrested.
3. Over 56 major traffickers taken into preventive custody.
4. More than 600 driving licences suspended, while the process to cancel 124 passports has been initiated.
Youth Are Victims, Not Criminals: Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “Young people addicted to drugs should not be treated as criminals. They are real victims and need dignity, compassion, and rehabilitation.” He announced that modern de-addiction and rehabilitation centres would soon be established in every district. A rehabilitation policy has also been prepared after consulting experts from across the country.
Sinha said Jammu & Kashmir had suffered terrorism for decades, and now drug abuse has emerged as a new threat to the younger generation. “We have tried to remove the shadows of terrorism and drugs. Today, the chains of addiction are breaking,” he said. He added that efforts in Jammu & Kashmir intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ in 2020.
100-Day Goal Focused on Awareness
The Lieutenant Governor acknowledged that Jammu & Kashmir cannot become completely drug-free within 100 days, but said the aim of the campaign is to strengthen awareness and collective determination within society. “As long as even one drug cartel exists, this campaign will continue with full force,” he asserted.
He also praised the role of district administrations, women’s committees, youth clubs, social and religious organisations, and public representatives in the campaign.
According to the Lieutenant Governor, more than 600 driving licences of individuals linked to narcotics-related crimes have been suspended, while the process of cancelling 124 passports has also been initiated. “Police are continuously taking action against drug traffickers. This is an ongoing process,” Sinha said.
He admitted that the drug problem cannot be completely eliminated in a short period, but emphasized that the 100-day campaign aims to spread awareness and strengthen public participation.
