Jammu, May 31, 2026 : In what officials have described as the biggest crackdown on drug trafficking and narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the first 50 days of the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’ have witnessed sweeping action against drug networks, leading to the arrest of more than 1,000 peddlers, seizure of 341 kilograms of narcotics and action against assets worth over Rs 200 crore.
Launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 11, the ambitious anti-drug campaign has targeted the entire narcotics ecosystem across the Union Territory, striking simultaneously at drug trafficking syndicates, narco-terror networks and their financial infrastructure.
According to official figures, Jammu and Kashmir Police registered 923 FIRs and arrested 1,018 persons in narcotics-related cases between April 11 and May 29.
During the period, security agencies seized 341 kilograms of narcotic substances, including 12 kilograms of heroin valued at nearly Rs 120 crore in the international market. Authorities also recovered 23,752 units of psychotropic tablets during various operations conducted across the Union Territory.
As part of intensified legal action, 55 individuals were detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act.
Officials said the campaign has focused not only on arresting offenders but also on dismantling the financial backbone of drug trafficking networks.
Under the drive, police attached 89 immovable properties worth Rs 63.93 crore and demolished 63 properties valued at Rs 19.77 crore. Overall, action has been taken against drug-linked assets worth more than Rs 83 crore.
Authorities described the operation as a large-scale people-centric movement that has mounted a twin assault on narcotics trafficking and terror financing by targeting both the perpetrators and the economic infrastructure supporting them.
“It has not only helped in destroying the drug trafficking and peddling ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir but has also blocked channels of terror financing in the Union Territory,” a senior official said.
Officials termed the initiative the brainchild of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, aimed at launching a multi-pronged offensive against narco-terrorism and the growing drug menace.
The campaign has also extended to regulatory enforcement. Authorities initiated punitive action against erring chemists and druggists, resulting in action against 120 licences, including suspension of 118 licences and cancellation of two.
In addition, 668 driving licences and 13 vehicle registration certificates were suspended or cancelled, while confiscation of 124 passports linked to narcotics offences was recommended.
Alongside enforcement measures, awareness campaigns have been carried out on an unprecedented scale.
Officials said more than 16.37 lakh awareness programmes were conducted across Jammu and Kashmir, with participation exceeding one crore people.
Mental health and counselling services were strengthened through the Tele-MANAS initiative, which received 3,572 calls related to mental health concerns and substance abuse issues.
Rehabilitation efforts have also shown significant progress. Health Department-operated de-addiction centres treated 58,603 patients during the campaign period.
Of these, 58,138 received outpatient services, while 465 underwent inpatient treatment. Officials reported that 192 patients successfully recovered and were discharged.
Social Welfare Department-run rehabilitation centres provided treatment support to 634 patients and counselling services to 1,055 individuals, resulting in the recovery of 29 patients.
Police-run counselling and rehabilitation programmes registered 451 patients, counselled 786 individuals and recorded the recovery of 138 patients.
To generate public awareness and participation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha personally led padyatras in 10 districts of the Jammu region and seven districts of the Kashmir Valley.
These outreach programmes witnessed participation from an estimated three to four lakh people, with Jammu and Srinagar recording the highest attendance.
Addressing participants during these public events, the Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to continue the campaign until every drug smuggler and narco-terror operative is brought to justice.
He stated that hidden drug supply chains are being identified and dismantled while long-standing trafficking cartels are being systematically eliminated.
“Jammu and Kashmir will not be a safe haven for those who profit from human suffering,” Sinha said.
The campaign has also strengthened surveillance and monitoring mechanisms. Authorities inspected 6,436 chemist establishments, installed 6,881 CCTV cameras and conducted inspections at 2,127 schools and hospitals to prevent the circulation of narcotics near educational institutions and sensitive locations.
Intelligence-based operations were further intensified, leading to the examination of 386 suspects, identification of 3,045 drug peddlers and smugglers and the execution of 36 PIT-NDPS detentions.
Issuing a stern warning to those involved in narcotics trafficking, the Lieutenant Governor said drug smuggling is no less dangerous than terrorism and those responsible for destroying young lives would face the strictest legal consequences.
“Drug abuse is a form of silent terrorism. Those poisoning our youth and society will not be spared,” he asserted.
Officials described the first 50 days of the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan’ as a landmark phase in the fight against drug abuse, narcotics trafficking and narco-terrorism, signalling the administration’s determination to build a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
