SRINAGAR, May 27, 2026 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed Jammu & Kashmir Police and the Union Territory Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within Jammu & Kashmir.
The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhavan Srinagar to assess the progress of the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan”.
Reviewing the anti-drug campaign, LG Manoj Sinha emphasised the need for a stronger and more coordinated anti-narcotics mechanism across the Union Territory.
He directed Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat to strengthen the Anti-Narcotics Task Force by deploying additional manpower and enhancing operational capabilities.
The Lieutenant Governor also reviewed rehabilitation measures for victims of drug abuse and directed authorities to scale up the number of de-addiction and rehabilitation centres run by the Police and Health Departments across J&K.
He stressed the importance of regular monitoring by health officials to ensure proper counselling, treatment and rehabilitation of affected individuals.
LG Sinha further directed officials to identify and monitor vulnerable locations such as abandoned buildings and river bunds to prevent their misuse for narcotics-related activities.
Calling for stronger public awareness measures, he urged wider public disclosure of high-profile drug peddlers to deter drug-related crimes and strengthen community participation in the anti-drug campaign.
The Lieutenant Governor also tasked the School Education and Higher Education Departments with organising sports tournaments and youth engagement programmes aimed at steering young people away from substance abuse.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, senior administrative secretaries and top officials from multiple departments including Finance, Home, Health, Education, Power Development and Industries & Commerce.
