Anti-drug campaign has become historic people’s movement
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, June 5: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today promised that the narco-terrorists, whether sitting in neighbouring countries or operating inside Jammu Kashmir will be hunted down.
Sinha, while addressing a large gathering of ‘Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign’ held in Ganderbal this morning, said that narco-terrorists will no longer find refuge in J&K.
“Together, we will ensure that no drug smugglers or peddlers ever find a place in Jammu Kashmir. People must remember that this is not simply a government programme, but it is a social revolution,” he said.
The LG said that the days of narco-terrorists are numbered and they will be hunted down and their networks dismantled.
“I promise to the people that narco-terrorists will no longer find refuge. We will hunt them down. Narco-Terrorists days are numbered. Their networks will be dismantled, one by one. This is my oath, my solemn promise that every narco-terrorist will answer for their crimes and their sins,” he said.
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Sinha described the narco-terrorism a threat to national security and society. “This is not simply a matter of ordinary crime but it is also a question of national security and a direct threat to the very survival of our society. The narco-terrorists, whether sitting in neighbouring countries or operating inside Jammu Kashmir, are enemies of our people. They are enemies of our children. They are enemies of our progress. Let me make this clear that narco-terrorists operating in Jammu Kashmir will have to pay a heavy price,” he said.
The LG said that anti-drug campaign has over the past few weeks become a historic people’s movement against narco-terrorism and their resolve to fight this menace is getting stronger every passing day.
“Fifty-five days ago, from the soil of Jammu, I declared that enough is enough. What began as a war against drugs and narco-terrorism has now ignited into a true people’s movement, a movement born of courage, sustained by spirit, and driven by the collective will of ordinary citizens. Today, that resolve stands stronger than ever,” he added.
Sinha observed that the administration will ensure that those who have harmed our youth face justice so severe that the world will remember their punishment.
The LG said that he has launched a war against narco-terrorists, who seek to destroy the future of youth. “We won’t allow our people become hostages to narco-terrorists who profit from suffering and funding terrorism with their black money,” he said.
Sinha assured proper rehabilitation of those who have fallen into drug addiction.
“With compassion and dignity, we will help them return to the mainstream of society. Through treatment, counselling, and new employment opportunities, we are opening new doors,” he said.
The LG said in the past 55 days, 1,036 FIRs have been registered, 1,128 drug smugglers have been arrested, more than 100 properties of smugglers have been attached, nearly 700 driving licenses have been cancelled, and recommendations have been made to cancel passports of 130 drug smugglers.
Sinha further observed that the administration will ensure that those who have harmed our youth face justice so severe that the world will remember their punishment.
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