Intensified Drug Crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir: 63 Arrested in First Five Days
Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan: 63 peddlers nabbed in first 5 days of crackdown, says Sinha
Hindustan Times
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In Jammu and Kashmir, authorities arrested 63 drug peddlers and filed over 45 cases during the first five days of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan', launched on April 11. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the need for a united community effort to combat drug addiction and dismantle drug networks in the region.
- 0163 drug peddlers arrested in the first five days of the crackdown.
- 02Over 45 First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against drug-related offenses.
- 03The initiative aims to combat the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 04Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasizes community involvement in the fight against addiction.
- 05The campaign is part of a 100-day effort to eradicate drug networks.
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In an aggressive response to the drug crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities arrested 63 drug peddlers and registered over 45 FIRs between April 11 and 15, 2023, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan' launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. During a foot march in Rajouri, Sinha highlighted the region's vulnerability to cross-border drug smuggling and the urgent need for community involvement in tackling addiction. He stated that addiction is not just a personal issue but a societal problem that undermines the community's strength. Sinha called for unity in the fight against drug networks, asserting that the combined efforts of society and administration would ensure that neither smugglers nor criminals would escape justice. The campaign is set to continue relentlessly, with regular checks on schools, pharmacies, and drug agencies. In addition, Sinha inaugurated a memorial in Rajouri to honor martyr Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, emphasizing the importance of his legacy in inspiring future generations.
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This crackdown aims to reduce drug-related crime and addiction in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially improving community safety and health.
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