J&K LG Manoj Sinha: Drug war not over after 100-day Nasha Mukt campaign
Synopsis
J&K LG Manoj Sinha marked 100 days of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan not with celebration but with a warning: the drug war is far from over. With 2,581 traffickers arrested, ₹188.89 crore in assets seized, and a new three-phase rehabilitation scheme on the way, the administration is signalling that enforcement is only half the battle — rebuilding lives is the other.
Key Takeaways
LG Manoj Sinha marked the 100-day completion of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan on 21 July in Srinagar .
2,581 drug traffickers arrested and nearly 1,431 kg of narcotics , including 23.29 kg of heroin , seized during the campaign.
Assets worth over ₹188.89 crore confiscated to disrupt narco-terror financing.
A new 'Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026' will be piloted in select districts of both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
The scheme operates on a three-phase, three-year cycle covering medical care, education, employment, and relapse prevention.
LG Sinha conducted a Padyatra across all 20 districts of J&K during the campaign.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday, 21 July declared that the fight against narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir remains far from finished, even as the administration marked the completion of the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. Speaking at an event organised by the Department of Social Welfare in Srinagar, Sinha said the campaign had laid a foundation but the road ahead would be demanding.
Key Outcomes of the 100-Day Campaign
Over the course of the drive, 2,581 drug traffickers were arrested and nearly 1,431 kg of narcotics — including 23.29 kg of heroin — were seized. Authorities also confiscated assets worth over ₹188.89 crore to disrupt narco-terror financing. Hundreds of driving licences and vehicle registrations were revoked, hundreds of passports recommended for suspension, and action was taken against non-compliant pharmacies.
LG's Padyatra Across All 20 Districts
Sinha said he personally travelled across all 20 districts of the Union Territory during the campaign, connecting with communities through a Padyatra. 'Standing alongside families in their darkest moments allowed me to truly grasp the depth of their anguish,' he said, adding that he witnessed both despair and hope. He described the public response as unprecedented in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rehabilitation Scheme on the Horizon
The administration will soon launch the 'Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026,' beginning with a pilot in two sensitive districts each from the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The scheme follows a structured three-year cycle: Phase 1 covers medical care and therapy; Phase 2 focuses on education and employment; Phase 3 ensures long-term relapse prevention with community support.
What the Government Said
'We are determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror networks that target our youth,' Sinha said. He added that the foundation on which smugglers had built their narco-terror empire 'will be completely destroyed,' and that those responsible would face punishment severe enough for future generations to remember. He also called on citizens to report local drug activity and support affected individuals rather than ostracise them.
What Comes Next
Officials indicated that more rehabilitation centres are being planned, consultancy services are being strengthened, and skill development and employment opportunities will be provided to youths who complete rehabilitation. Senior officials including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, and Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, attended the event. A special coffee table book highlighting the campaign's impact was released, and a two-minute silence was observed for victims of recent natural calamities in J&K. The campaign's next phase is expected to intensify enforcement while scaling up rehabilitation infrastructure across the UT.
Point of View
581 arrests, ₹188.89 crore seized — are significant for a single campaign cycle, but Sinha's own admission that the war is 'far from over' is the more telling signal. J&K's narco-terror problem is structurally entangled with cross-border smuggling networks, meaning enforcement alone cannot resolve it. The proposed three-phase rehabilitation scheme is a meaningful step toward the demand side, but piloting it in just two districts per division risks being too incremental given the scale of youth addiction documented during the Padyatra. The real test will be whether the scheme survives budget cycles and administrative transitions — or whether it becomes another well-intentioned pilot that never reaches full rollout.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan?
The Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan is a 100-day anti-drug campaign launched by the Jammu and Kashmir administration under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, targeting drug trafficking, narco-terror networks, and youth addiction across all 20 districts of the Union Territory. The campaign combined enforcement action with public awareness drives and community outreach.
What were the key results of the 100-day drug campaign in J&K?
During the 100-day campaign, 2,581 drug traffickers were arrested, nearly 1,431 kg of narcotics including 23.29 kg of heroin were seized, and assets worth over ₹188.89 crore were confiscated. Hundreds of driving licences and vehicle registrations were revoked, and action was taken against non-compliant pharmacies.
What is the new rehabilitation scheme announced for J&K drug abuse victims?
The 'Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026' is a three-phase, three-year programme set to be piloted in two sensitive districts each from Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Phase 1 covers medical care and therapy, Phase 2 focuses on education and employment, and Phase 3 provides long-term relapse prevention with community support.
Why did LG Manoj Sinha say the drug war is far from over?
Despite significant enforcement outcomes in 100 days, Sinha said drug cartels and narco-terror networks continue to target J&K's youth, and the illicit trafficking ecosystem has not been fully dismantled. He described the first 100 days as laying a foundation for a longer, tougher mission ahead.
Who attended the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan commemoration event in Srinagar?
The event was attended by senior officials including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, DGP Nalin Prabhat, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, public representatives, and youth from across the Union Territory, both in person and virtually.
