170 FIRs filed, hundreds arrested under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
Jammu, June 2
Jammu and Kashmir police have filed over 170 First Information Reports and arrested hundreds of individuals under '100 Days of Drug-Free J&K' drive is a major, Union Territory-wide initiative launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh told ANI, "Only around 200 FIRs are registered throughout an entire year. Within these 50 days alone, 175-176 FIRs have been registered, and hundreds of individuals have been placed under arrest","
The officer said that the police have demolished some illegal structues under the initiative.
"Our assessment indicates a 50-60% reduction in Jammu... 11 permanent structures, houses built by drug peddlers using illegal means have been successfully demolished. Additionally, we have attached properties outside the state, frozen specific bank accounts where illicit transactions were routed, and secured assets in the form of gold and silver wherever discovered...,' he said.
He noted that drone dropping will continue to be a hurdle and termed it as a "conspiracy" of Pakistan.
"It is undeniably a conspiracy hatched by the enemy (Pakistan), but our focus lies on identifying those within our country, and we are working with great intensity to apprehend them... Over these past 50 days, we have received immense support from every agency and section of society, and on this strength, we have achieved significant success. Drone dropping will remain a challenge for some time, but we will find a counter with great resolve..."
The padyatra is part of a 100-day intensive campaign launched by the administration to strengthen public outreach and awareness against drug abuse in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Srinagar Police attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 2 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of the ongoing "Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan", officials said on Saturday.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers but I wonder about due process. 170 FIRs in 50 days is aggressive. Are we ensuring we're not just targeting small users while big suppliers operate freely? The drone conspiracy angle with Pakistan feels like deflecting from local supply chain issues. Need balanced approach.
Good initiative but I'm skeptical about long-term impact. My cousin in Srinagar says peddlers have simply moved to remote areas. Without addressing unemployment and providing alternatives for youth, this is just temporary. SSR needed more rehabilitation centers than padayatras. But appreciate the effort.
The drone dropping issue is real and concerning. My friend in Jammu police says they've intercepted multiple drones from across the border. But blaming Pakistan for everything might hide local complicity. Need both border security and internal vigilance. Property attachment is a powerful deterrent though.
As a mother, this gives me hope. My son's school in Jammu has lost three students to drug addiction last year. Demolishing houses built with drug money is smart - it hits them where it hurts. Just hope they also focus on counseling and de-addiction programs. Prevention is better than cure na 😊
Good start but 50-60% reduction claim needs verification. My family lives near Jammu and still see dealings happen openly in some areas. Need community policing and informer networks. Also, padayatras alone won't solve this - need better intelligence and cross-border coordination. Action speaks louder than marches!
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