Srinagar, April 11 -- The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Saturday hailed Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha for his stern announcement of a crackdown on drug smugglers and peddlers, asserting that tough measures were the need of the hour to save the Union Territory's youth from the growing drug menace.

The LG had earlier in the day launched a 100-day 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir' campaign, vowing that "those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared."

Terming the move a decisive step, CCIK President Tariq Ghani said the people of J&K, and the country at large, have appreciated the LG's directive."It is the need of the hour to take harsh measures against drug peddlers to protect our society, especially ...