LG joins anti-drug rally in J-K’s Samba, says youth holds key to ending drug menace

Jammu, Apr 25: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reached Samba district headquarters as part of the 100-day intensive campaign under ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyan’, saying the youth hold the key to ending the drug menace.

Samba witnessed a massive gathering as people from all walks of life came together to support the drug-free campaign, pledging to eliminate the menace of drugs from society.

“I reiterated that this 100-day movement will inspire future generations and stand as proof that when people rise together, they can change history,” the LG said, addressing the gathering.

On April 11, Sinha led a padyatra from M A Stadium to Parade Ground in the heart of Jammu to mark the beginning of the anti-drug campaign. He led rallies in different districts as part of the campaign over the past fortnight.

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The LG conveyed to the youth that the solution to this “grave problem” rests in their hands.

“Their dreams are powerful; their potential limitless and society must rally behind them to make those dreams real. I urged them to stay firm on the right path with determination,” he said, highlighting the critical role of the youth.

In a major crackdown across Jammu and Kashmir over the past two weeks, authorities arrested scores of drug peddlers, including several kingpins, and demolished more than half a dozen residential properties linked to notorious traffickers.