Jammu, May 18 -- Over 1,400 booked under NDPS Act this year; rehabilitation and awareness drive gains momentum
Manoj Sinha has revealed the alarming extent of the drug crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that several distressed parents personally approached him seeking the arrest of their own children who had fallen prey to narcotics addiction.
Speaking about the growing menace of drugs and its links with terrorism, the Lieutenant Governor said the administration had launched an intensive campaign against drug abuse and narco-terrorism after repeated public concerns highlighted the seriousness of the issue.
The crackdown has yielded significant results, with more than 1,400 persons, including alleged drug peddlers and members of traffic...