Jammu, June 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in an anti-drug march in Poonch district on Sunday, marking the completion of the initiative across all 20 districts of the Union Territory.
Officials reported that Sinha joined the “Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir” campaign and march in Poonch.
During his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the march has successfully covered all districts, with a clear objective: to rid Jammu and Kashmir of the drug menace and combat drug-related terrorism.
He stated that the fight for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir has intensified from Poonch. Over the next 43 days, every citizen, along with local councils and wards, must unite to target drug traffickers and dealers, raise awareness, and accelerate rehabilitation efforts.
Sinha highlighted that collective responsibility is essential for building a healthy future. In the past 57 days, he has visited every district in Jammu and Kashmir, assuring the public that criminals harming society will face justice. Today, he reassured all citizens that they will illuminate the path to a brighter future.
He called for a comprehensive campaign over the next 43 days, dedicated to making every locality, street, and home in Poonch and the entire Union Territory drug-free.
Sinha pointed out that the residents of Poonch understand that, being a border district, drug-related terrorists exploit geographical advantages. Cross-border drug trafficking is devastating the lives of youth and funding terrorism. A societal approach is crucial to combat this issue.
He stressed the need for action instead of indifference in addressing the drug threat. The mentality of “this is not my problem” only encourages traffickers and dealers, who expand their networks by taking advantage of public silence.
True change occurs when communities unite. A drug-free society is built by those who have the courage to speak out and take action.
To change mindsets and dismantle supply chains, the campaign over the past 57 days has taken stringent action against drug networks in Jammu and Kashmir. More than 1,130 traffickers have been arrested under 1,038 FIRs, 63 individuals detained under the PIT-NDPS Act, and over 100 properties seized.
To completely neutralize these criminals, 700 driving licenses have been revoked, and the process to cancel 130 passports has begun.
He urged that the “Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir” campaign reach every home and become a permanent part of public awareness.
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