Jammu, April 11 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced stringent measures against drug smugglers on Saturday, including the cancellation of passports and Aadhaar cards and the seizure of their properties, while launching the 100-day “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir” campaign.
Addressing a gathering at the Maulana Azad Stadium here, the LG said that the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility, emphasizing that the problem has spread to every village, every district, and every segment of society.
Detailing the administration’s approach, the LG said a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been put in place to dismantle the drug network financially and legally.
“Passports, Aadhaar cards, and driving licenses of drug smugglers will be cancelled. Their movable and immovable properties will be seized, bank accounts will be frozen, and financial investigations will be initiated,” he said.
He added that top drug peddlers will be publicly identified at the police station level to ensure accountability and deter further activity.
Highlighting the security dimension, he said that drug trafficking is being used as a tool to fund terrorism and destabilize society. “A neighboring country is pushing drugs to undermine our youth. Every consignment that reaches here is not just poison, but a weapon against our future,” he said, directing enforcement agencies to follow the principle: “Do not harass innocent people, but also do not allow guilty individuals to escape”.
Launching the campaign, the LG called for padyatra (foot marches) and mass awareness drives across Jammu and Kashmir, urging youth, civil society, and community leaders to take ownership of the movement. “This fight cannot be won by the administration alone. Society must come together,” he said.
He stressed that women, especially mothers and sisters, have a key role in preventing substance abuse, saying that their awareness can transform entire communities.
The next 100 days are crucial, LG said, outlining a multi-pronged strategy that includes intensive awareness campaigns at the grassroots level, counselling support in schools, colleges, and universities, sustained community engagement across villages and towns, and targeted outreach to vulnerable sections to curb the growing drug menace.
He said that the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Counselling and Rehabilitation Centre Rules, 2026, to ensure proper functioning of de-addiction centers.
“Only genuine centers with adequate staff and facilities will be allowed to operate. Strict action will be taken against violators,” he said.
Reiterating a humane approach, the LG said that those affected by addiction will be provided full support for treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation. “We must help victims return to a normal life while taking strict action against those who push them into this trap,” he added.