100 days, 2,581 traffickers arrested, ₹188.89 crore in assets seized: J&K LG Manoj Sinha on anti-drug campaign
Jammu and Kashmir saw 2,581 drug traffickers arrested, nearly 1,431 kilograms of narcotics seized, and over ₹188.89 crore in assets confiscated in 100 days, Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir saw 2,581 drug traffickers arrested, nearly 1,431 kilograms of narcotics seized, and over ₹188.89 crore in assets confiscated in 100 days, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday (July 22, 2026). Commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K campaign’, Mr. Sinha said the J&K administration was determined “to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target our youth”. “By revoking hundreds of driving licences, vehicle registrations, recommending suspension of hundreds of passports and by taking action against non-compliant pharmacies, we have sent a clear message that no offender is above the law. Most importantly, thousands of young people have received treatment and are now rebuilding their lives in the mainstream,” Mr. Sinha said.
He said the first 100 days of the campaign laid the foundation for the rigorous path ahead. “The road ahead will certainly be tough, but our resolve to completely wipe out narco-terrorism is stronger than ever,” Mr. Sinha said. Recalling meeting many parents burdened by fear for their children’s futures during 100 days in different districts in J&K, Mr. Sinha said, “Standing alongside families in their darkest moments allowed me to truly grasp the depth of their anguish. Yet amid that pain, I saw an unwavering hope of a shared conviction that our youth can break free from addiction and reclaim their lives.” During my Padyatra, Mr. Sinha said, he saw both pain and courage.
“I witnessed despair and also glimpses of hope, and I can proudly say that such unprecedented public support for this campaign has never been seen in the history of Jammu Kashmir,” he added. He the administration will soon launch the “Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026,” starting with a pilot in the two sensitive districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir Division. “The initiative, built on a structured 3-year cycle, guides individuals through medical care and therapy in Phase 1, education and employment in Phase 2, and long-term relapse prevention with community support in Phase 3,” said Mr. Sinha. He said the foundation on which smugglers built their empire of narco-terror will be completely destroyed.
“Our goal of a drug-free Jammu Kashmir is perfectly clear. This is not merely a dream but our national resolve. We are working to establish more rehabilitation centres. Consultancy services are being strengthened, and skill development and employment opportunities are being provided to youths who complete rehabilitation,” he said. He urged all teachers and leaders of religious and social organisations “to sustain the energy you have shown in these 100 days”. “Let us pledge to turn this campaign into one of India’s broadest and most effective mass movements,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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