Jammu: Security and enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have seized 341 kilograms of illegal drugs and taken action against properties worth over ₹200 crore during the first 50 days of the “Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Campaign”, officials said.
Between April 11 and May 29, authorities arrested 1,018 people and registered 923 FIRs across the Union Territory. Officials said the campaign is aimed not only at street-level peddlers but also at the wider network of supply chains, financial links and support systems behind narcotics trafficking.
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Over 1,000 Arrested as Enforcement Widens
Among the major recoveries, officials confirmed the seizure of 12 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth about ₹120 crore in the illegal market. Agencies also recovered 23,752 psychotropic tablets, which were allegedly being circulated among vulnerable youth.
Authorities detained 55 people under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Officials said the preventive action is being used against repeat offenders and individuals suspected of continuing drug-related activities through external networks or from within custody.
The campaign has also moved against those identified through intelligence-led operations. Officials said 3,045 drug peddlers and traffickers have been identified, while 386 suspects are under detailed examination.
Properties Attached, Licences Suspended
Authorities have intensified financial enforcement against assets allegedly linked to drug money. A total of 89 immovable properties worth ₹63.93 crore have been attached, while 63 properties valued at ₹19.77 crore have been demolished.
Officials said the action is intended to weaken the economic base of narcotics trafficking networks. The crackdown has also extended to regulatory systems, with action taken against 120 chemists and drug retailers, including 118 suspensions and two licence cancellations.
In addition, 668 driving licences and 13 vehicle registration certificates have been suspended or revoked. Authorities have also recommended confiscation of 124 passports linked to individuals involved in narcotics-related cases.
Rehabilitation and Awareness Form Core Part of Campaign
The administration reported extensive awareness efforts across Jammu and Kashmir, saying more than 1.63 million awareness programmes have been conducted, reaching over 10 million people. Mental health support through the Tele-MANAS initiative recorded 3,572 calls related to substance abuse and psychological distress.
Government-run de-addiction centres treated 58,603 patients during the campaign period, including 58,138 outpatient cases and 465 inpatient admissions. A total of 192 patients were discharged after recovery.
Police and social welfare rehabilitation centres also reported progress, with 451 patients treated under police programmes and 138 recoveries recorded. Officials said rehabilitation has been made a central part of the anti-drug strategy to support long-term recovery and reintegration.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led awareness marches across 17 districts, with an estimated three to four lakh people participating. Jammu and Srinagar saw the highest turnout. He described drug abuse as a “silent form of terrorism” and said the campaign would continue until the narcotics network is dismantled.
Officials said surveillance and enforcement infrastructure has also been strengthened. More than 6,400 chemist shops have been inspected, 6,881 CCTV cameras installed, and checks carried out in 2,127 schools and hospitals.
Authorities said investigations are now expanding to trace interstate and international linkages, including cross-border supply chains and financial facilitators. They indicated that further findings may emerge as the probe moves deeper into financial trails, supply routes and the wider ecosystem supporting narcotics operations in the region.
