Kulgam, June 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said more than 1,000 drug peddlers have been arrested and over 600 driving licences suspended as part of a sustained anti-narcotics campaign, asserting that the administration will not rest until the Union Territory is made drug-free.

Addressing a public gathering at Laroo Bus Stand here, LG Sinha said 923 FIRs have been registered under anti-narcotics operations in the last 50 days, while 56 major peddlers have been detained under preventive measures. He also said 124 passports have been recommended for cancellation.

"I stand before you as a member of your family to support your struggle and your dream of a safe, secure and Nasha Mukt J&K," the LG said.

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