614 FIRs Registered, 646 Arrested as ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’ Shows Major Impact
3.8 kg heroin, 32.92 kg charas, 222.31 kg ganja seized; 160 drug hotspots identified across J&K
Srinagar, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has reported significant progress under the ongoing 100-day “Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan,” highlighting a coordinated whole-of-government effort to curb drug abuse, strengthen rehabilitation systems and intensify action against narcotics networks across the Union Territory.
As part of the campaign, authorities conducted an extensive public outreach programme with 2,16,123 awareness events organised across Jammu and Kashmir, involving participation of more than one crore people. The awareness drive included mega padyatras, school and college programmes, village-level campaigns, youth engagement activities, seminars, rallies, sports and cultural events, and community interactions aimed at sensitising the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
Mental health and counselling support mechanisms were also strengthened during the campaign. Under the Tele-MANAS counselling initiative, 2,786 calls were received, reflecting increasing public trust in institutional mental health and addiction support services.
The Health Department’s Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) treated 44,602 patients during the campaign period, including 44,263 OPD patients and 339 IPD admissions. Officials said 148 patients were successfully cured and discharged after treatment.
Meanwhile, Social Welfare Department-operated DDAC Rehabilitation Centres received 441 patients, while 742 individuals underwent counselling sessions. Additionally, 18 patients fully recovered and rehabilitation support continues for active beneficiaries.
Police-run DDAC counselling and rehabilitation centres also reported encouraging outcomes, with 451 patients registered, 786 counselled and 138 individuals successfully recovering from addiction.
On the enforcement front, J&K Police intensified anti-narcotics operations under the NDPS Act. During the campaign, 614 FIRs were registered, 646 persons arrested and 435 drug peddlers apprehended, while 160 drug hotspots were identified across the Union Territory.
Authorities also initiated strict deterrent measures against narcotics networks. As many as 37 houses linked to drug peddlers were sealed or demolished, while immovable properties worth nearly Rs 25.97 crore were seized or attached. Additional properties valued at Rs 3.70 crore were demolished and movable assets worth Rs 1.67 crore seized.
The administration also acted against misuse of transport and pharmaceutical channels linked to narcotics activities. During the campaign, 252 driving licences and 111 vehicle registrations were cancelled. Additionally, 104 drug store licences were suspended and two cancelled.
Security and enforcement agencies seized substantial quantities of narcotic substances, including 3.8 kg heroin, 32.92 kg charas and 222.31 kg ganja. Authorities also destroyed 21 marlas of illegal poppy cultivation during the drive.
To strengthen surveillance and preventive vigilance, 3,067 chemist shops were inspected, 2,815 CCTV cameras installed at vulnerable locations, and 977 schools and hospitals checked across Jammu and Kashmir.
The administration said intelligence-based operations are also underway, with 107 suspects examined, 2,807 peddlers identified and 11 PIT-NDPS detentions carried out under preventive detention laws.
