SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu Division have registered 598 First Information Reports (FIRs) and apprehended 701 individuals in connection with drug-related offenses as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, according to officials. The intensified efforts encompass enforcement, surveillance, and rehabilitation measures aimed at curbing substance abuse across the region.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that a high-level review meeting, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti, assessed the progress of the anti-drug campaign over the past two months. The meeting highlighted the identification of 155 drug hotspots and the subsequent coordinated actions undertaken by enforcement agencies across various districts.
The campaign has led to significant recoveries of narcotics, including over 14 kilograms of heroin, 49 kilograms of ganja, 3.712 kilograms of charas, and 204.5 kilograms of poppy straw. In addition to seizures, authorities have undertaken the destruction of illicit cultivation, covering approximately 52 marlas of poppy, 44 kanals of wild cannabis, and the seizure of 22,150 units of lahan and 476 litres of illicit liquor.
The financial dimension of the drug trade has also been targeted, with 62 immovable properties valued at Rs 19.30 crore demolished and 21 properties worth Rs 24.868 crore seized or attached. Movable assets amounting to Rs 1.69 crore have also been attached. Further measures to disrupt drug-related activities include recommendations for the suspension of 180 passports, the suspension of 101 driving licenses, the cancellation of 81 driving licenses, and the suspension of 243 vehicle registration certificates, with 94 cancellations.
Parallel to enforcement actions, extensive awareness programmes have been conducted to broaden the campaign’s reach. Over the past two months, the initiative has seen 132,232 tehsil-level, 169,026 panchayat-level, and 3,803,405 village-level sessions. Officials have characterized the campaign as evolving into a significant public movement, engaging various societal strata.
Community engagement has been bolstered through the formation of 4,779 Panchayat Mahila Samitis and the activation of 947 youth clubs. These efforts, combined with participation from religious and community groups, have reportedly led to hundreds of counselling and assistance calls from individuals affected by substance abuse.
On the rehabilitation front, 884 youth have been identified for de-addiction support out of a total of 2,293 identified drug users. Of these, 547 have commenced rehabilitation, and 254 have been linked to self-employment schemes, indicating a focus on long-term recovery and reintegration.
Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed all concerned departments to enhance rehabilitation infrastructure and strengthen counselling services, with an emphasis on continuous follow-up for individuals undergoing recovery. The Commissioner also underscored the importance of providing sports kits to children and youth as a proactive measure against substance abuse.
Furthermore, Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to implement data-driven monitoring of drug hotspots and maintain vigilance regarding any shifts or emerging areas of concern. Regular dissemination of helpline and tele-assistance numbers was also emphasized.
Ramesh Kumar called for stringent inspections of drug stores and chemist shops in collaboration with the Drug Controller to prevent the illegal sale of regulated medicines. He stressed that awareness campaigns should prioritize behavioural change through sustained engagement with parents, teachers, and students to facilitate the early detection of addiction symptoms.
Inspector General of Police Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti acknowledged the substantial progress made but urged for a further intensification of anti-drug operations. He directed district administrations to ensure regular Narcotic Coordination (NCORD) meetings and reinforce inter-agency coordination to enhance operational effectiveness.
The review meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police from across Jammu Division, along with the Excise Commissioner Jammu and Kashmir, Director Social Welfare, SSP Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Jammu and Kashmir, Director Colleges Jammu and Kashmir, Drug Controller Jammu and Kashmir, Joint Director Information Jammu, and senior officials from the Transport, Rural Development, and Education departments, as well as representatives from Jammu University.
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