Srinagar, May 19 -- The fight against narcotics in Kashmir has evolved into one of the most decisive battles for the Valley's future. Substance abuse among youth has reached alarming levels, tearing apart families and eroding the social fabric. What was once whispered in corners has now become a visible crisis, demanding urgent and uncompromising action.

Enforcement agencies have intensified their operations, moving beyond symbolic gestures to dismantle the infrastructure of the drug trade itself. Raids have led to arrests, homes and vehicles used for trafficking have been seized, and commercial establishments linked to narcotics have been sealed. Properties of peddlers are being attached under law, stripping them of ill-gotten wealth. C...