Jammu, April 11
Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the historic mass movement for a “Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir” from MA Stadium in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor flagged-off Padyatra and joined the public representatives, senior officials and thousands of citizens in the walkathon from MA Stadium to Parade Ground, marking the beginning of 100-days intensive campaign under Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan.
Addressing a massive gathering, the Lieutenant Governor gave a clarion call to make Jammu Kashmir free from the scourge of drugs. “We have given voice to a resolve that will reach every village, town, city, home, and heartbeat in Union Territory, fulfilling the pledge of a drug-free region. Next three months are pivotal, with campaign advancing in six clear phases- Awareness intensive drives, youth focused events, community engagement, strict enforcement, rehabilitation and evaluation. We will move forward with the whole of government approach to rid J&K of drug menace,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the eradication of drug addiction is a collective responsibility that rests upon us all. “We pledge resolutely that the administration will not let any youth, family, or dream fall into the dark abyss of addiction. I firmly believe that drug addiction statistics show mere percentages and case files but behind each lies a vivid story, a family’s struggle and agony. Drug-free J&K campaign demands not just sympathy but collective action because it is not an individual plight but a collective crisis, not one family’s tragedy but a challenge to us all. Together, with unwavering resolve, we will fight and defeat the scourge of drug abuse,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor said that drug abuse is among J&K’s gravest challenges and we stand firm in our commitment to confront drug abuse and emerge victorious. “Bound by shared purpose, we will rise against drug abuse and claim the victory that awaits us. The three-month long people’s movement across J&K will make every person grasp the issue, turning information into responsibility through public participation,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor vowed decisive and uncompromising action against drug smugglers to free the J&K UT from the grip of the drug menace.
“Those who destroy society will face the full and uncompromising weight of the law. Our neighbor is using cross-border smuggling to poison our communities and undermine our nation’s future. Every officer carries one obligation: this must stop. The full force of the law is now directed at smugglers. Their networks will be dismantled without delay,” the Lieutenant Governor said. In a stern warning, the Lieutenant Governor stated that Drug Smugglers’ assets will be seized, ringleaders prosecuted, and punishment will be delivered swiftly. “The administration will confiscate all property, revoke licenses, passports, Aadhaar, and freeze bank accounts of all those involved. This crackdown against drug smugglers will echo through generations,” he said.
