Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan” Lieutenant Governor led Padyatra, addressed a public meeting in Ramban as part of the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign Public representatives, senior officials, citizens in large number gathered with resolve to eradicate drug addiction at its roots, transform the society, and secure our youth’s future Drug abuse isn’t just a law & order issue but a social cancer requiring every part of society to fight. I urged for “Whole of Government” and “Whole of Society” approach. I believe when the government’s strength and society’s resolve act as one, then even the toughest challenges crumble: LG Lieutenant Governor said for decades, Pakistan has orchestrated drug smuggling into Jammu Kashmir to fund terrorism and destroy our young generation We will map every hotspot. And I promise you: we will hit each one like a surgical strike. Not a single smuggler will be spared. The entire network will be dismantled: LG Sinha

youth, it must be shut down within 24 hours without any hesitation, irrespective of how influential the individual running it. No one should be spared. Action is already underway against all such centres”, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor directed police officials to break drug supply chains, list all Ramban drug traffickers at police stations and dismantle drug networks.

“The time for silence for society is over. Our divisional and district administration have prepared a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy covering every ward and panchayat. This fight is ours, all of us. If we fail today, future generations won’t forgive us.

Let us make a pledge today that no drug dealer will find shelter in our village or our street. Every addict will be guided toward healing. Every young person’s energy will be channelled toward purpose,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor administered the Anti-Drug Pledge and flagged off a bike rally. A series of awareness programmes inspired citizens to take an active role in the crusade against narcotics.