Srinagar, July 22 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the administration is determined to neutralise drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an event organised by social welfare department, commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of "Nasha Mukt (drug-free) J&K", Sinha said while the milestone marks significant progress, the mission is far from over. "We are determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target our youth. We continue to strengthen our key priorities of dismantling illicit trafficking ecosystems, enhancing public awareness, and providing robust rehabilitation to help affected individuals reintegrate into society. 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," he said. The lieutenant governor said that during this 100-day campaign, he travelled across every region of the Union Territory, connecting with communities in all 20 districts through "padyatra". He recalled meeting many parents burdened by fear for their children's futures. "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, I 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. Padyatra in every district sent a strong message that we will not allow our youth orour future to be stolen, hesaid. "Over the past 100 days, we backed that resolve with decisive action. As many as 2,581 drug traffickers were arrested, nearly 1,431 kg of narcotics, including 23.29 kg heroin seized, and over Rs.188.89 crore in assets confiscated to cripple narco-terror financing. 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," he said. The LG said that rehabilitation transforms lives, restores families, and secures our future. He observed that 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 past 100 days have awakened a new consciousness among the people of J&K, and with their cooperation narco-terrorists will be wiped out and their networks dismantled link by link. The foundation on which smugglers built their empire of narco-terror will be completely destroyed. Those who have ruined the future of our young people will receive such severe punishment that future generations will remember it. I consider this justice and a strong warningagainst crime. My message is absolutely clear that if you ruin others' lives, the law will not spare your future either," he said....