Srinagar, April 28 -- Marking a decisive shift from conventional policing to precision enforcement, a multi-layered anti-drug strategy has been unveiled in Jammu and Kashmir, signalling a determined effort to dismantle the narcotics ecosystem that has steadily eroded communities. Anchored in surveillance, data analytics and judicial monitoring, the approach reflects an understanding that the drug menace cannot be curbed by sporadic raids or reactive policing alone. It requires a systemic recalibration; one that combines intelligence-driven enforcement with preventive and rehabilitative measures.

The integration of national intelligence platforms with ground-level inputs is a notable advancement. By mapping supply chains, identifying repe...