Jammu, April 19 -- Police arrested 63 drug peddlers and registered more than 45 cases in just first five days -April 11 to 15-of the intensified crackdown against drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir, said lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday.

LG had launched 100-day "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan" on April 11, to tackle the growing drug menace, and has been holding foot marches to spread awareness.

Sinha, addressing a gathering before such a foot march in Rajouri, said, "From April 11, J&K Police has launched a relentless crackdown in Jammu Division. More than 45 FIRs were filed, 63 smugglers nabbed and massive drug hauls seized between the April 11 and 15. Regular checks are now covering schools, pharmacies, drug agencie...