. KULGAM: The J&K administration is planning to establish rehabilitation centres across the state to help recovering addicts reintegrate into society, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Monday as he led the “Drug-Free J&K Padyatra” in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.Talking to the TOI on the sidelines of the event, Sinha said the campaign has significantly disrupted drug trafficking networks across J&K. “Our campaign has broken the supply chain and those involved in drug trafficking are facing tough times,” he said.Sinha said hundreds of people affected by drug addiction are contacting Tele-MANAS Srinagar, the national mental health helpline, every day to seek treatment and counselling. He said the campaign has also encouraged public participation, with residents directly informing police about drug-related activities in their localities.The LG said de-addiction centres are functioning in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir and counsellors have been deployed to provide psychological support and long-term treatment to recovering addicts.Unlike many other parts of the country, where rehabilitation facilities are largely run by the private sector, the proposed centres in Jammu and Kashmir will be established in the government sector and made available in every district, he said.Addressing the gathering at the event, Sinha said that over the past 51 days, they have carried out extensive, coordinated operations against narco-terrorists and drug traffickers.Sinha had on April 11 launched a 100-day intensive drive under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan to make Jammu and Kashmir “drug-free”.The campaign has involved large-scale awareness programmes by the civil administration and police, destruction of poppy cultivation, random urine testing of drivers and intensified crackdowns on drug networks.Since the campaign was started 923 FIRs have been registered against alleged drug traffickers in the last 51 days. More than 1,000 alleged drug smugglers have been arrested, over 55 alleged drug traffickers have been detained.“This campaign is striking directly at the financial backbone of terrorism. Every rupee spent on drugs fuels extremist violence, and narco-terrorists survive on that blood money. By halting the drug trade, we cut off the lifeline that sustains terror networks,” he said.According to a survey, “Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Use Disorders in Ten Districts of Kashmir” carried out by the IMHANS Kashmir in 2023, the Valley has estimated 67,468 substance-dependent individuals. The survey said heroin is the most widely used opioid.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Apologise Immediately’: Nepal Opposition Rips Into PM Balen Shah Over India Border RemarkAfter Amit Shah Meeting, Annamalai Exit Speculation Grows As New Party Talk IntensifiesCBSE-Coempt Dispute Escalates Amid Conflict Of Interest Claims And Strong Denials’Even Hitler Did Not…’: Mamata Slams BJP Over ‘Police Raj’ In Bengal, Attack On Abhishek Banerjee’Cooker Only’ Audio Row Deepens Congress Rift As Zameer Denies Viral Recording Claims | WatchSanjay Singh Confronts Police Officials During Student Interaction Over Exam Paper LeaksMonkey Snatches ₹2 Lakh Bag In UP Court, Climbs Tree And Showers Currency Notes From AboveIndia-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, First Tranche May Be Signed Soon: Piyush GoyalTMC Expels Two MLAs, Ritabrata Banerjee And Sandipan Saha, Amid Signature Mismatch RowRahul Gandhi flags ‘phone-scanned’ answer sheets as CBSE-OSM tender row deepens123PhotostoriesCucumber (Kheera) vs Snake Cucumber (Kakdi): Which is more hydrating and how much to consume dailyKatrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy style era is here, and it starts with a killer black overcoatHollywood’s ugliest custody battles: From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Rob Kardashian and Blac ChynaIs Anushka Sharma’s white ensemble RCB’s new lucky charm? A throwback to her 2025 IPL finale lookTop 10 Indian cities where property prices have risen the most in 2026From the elite class’s hobby to contemporary decorative: How did bonsai making turn into a modern-day art form?Love quote of the day by Louis de Bernières: ‘Love is not breathlessness; it’s not excitement’How Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s friendship exploded over ‘Don 3’: Inside Rs 45 crore fallout that led to FWICE directive9 stunning places to visit in Lahaul Valley after crossing the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh7 best low-maintenance plants for kitchen counters and windowsills123Hot PicksVirat KohliTim David IPL FineVinod KhoslaAbhijeet DipkeMike Vrabel and Dianna ScandalShiva SenaNEET Paper LeakTop TrendingMamata BanerjeeDelhi ITO FireWWE Clash Results and HighlightsGavin Yates-LyonsNorway ChessSupreme CourtMumbai Air India ColonyBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak
KULGAM: The J&K administration is planning to establish rehabilitation centres across the state to help recovering addicts reintegrate into society, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Monday as he led the “Drug-Free J&K Padyatra” in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.Talking to the TOI on the sidelines of the event, Sinha said the campaign has significantly disrupted drug trafficking networks across J&K. “Our campaign has broken the supply chain and those involved in drug trafficking are facing tough times,” he said.Sinha said hundreds of people affected by drug addiction are contacting Tele-MANAS Srinagar, the national mental health helpline, every day to seek treatment and counselling. He said the campaign has also encouraged public participation, with residents directly informing police about drug-related activities in their localities.The LG said de-addiction centres are functioning in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir and counsellors have been deployed to provide psychological support and long-term treatment to recovering addicts.Unlike many other parts of the country, where rehabilitation facilities are largely run by the private sector, the proposed centres in Jammu and Kashmir will be established in the government sector and made available in every district, he said.Addressing the gathering at the event, Sinha said that over the past 51 days, they have carried out extensive, coordinated operations against narco-terrorists and drug traffickers.Sinha had on April 11 launched a 100-day intensive drive under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan to make Jammu and Kashmir “drug-free”.The campaign has involved large-scale awareness programmes by the civil administration and police, destruction of poppy cultivation, random urine testing of drivers and intensified crackdowns on drug networks.Since the campaign was started 923 FIRs have been registered against alleged drug traffickers in the last 51 days. More than 1,000 alleged drug smugglers have been arrested, over 55 alleged drug traffickers have been detained.“This campaign is striking directly at the financial backbone of terrorism. Every rupee spent on drugs fuels extremist violence, and narco-terrorists survive on that blood money. By halting the drug trade, we cut off the lifeline that sustains terror networks,” he said.According to a survey, “Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Use Disorders in Ten Districts of Kashmir” carried out by the IMHANS Kashmir in 2023, the Valley has estimated 67,468 substance-dependent individuals. The survey said heroin is the most widely used opioid.
