The 100-day ‘drug-free J&K campaign’ has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to the arrest of 646 persons in 614 FIRs related to drug peddling and seizure of more than 260 kg of narcotic substances.
Officials said the campaign also led to the attachment and demolition of properties worth more than Rs 31 crore in the past 28 days.
The ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan’, one of the largest campaigns against drug abuse in the Union Territory, has also witnessed massive public participation, with 2,16,123 awareness events conducted across Jammu and Kashmir, involving more than one crore participants.
According to official figures, 614 FIRs have been registered under the NDPS Act during the campaign, while 646 persons have been arrested and 435 drug peddlers apprehended. Authorities have also identified 160 drug hotspots across Jammu and Kashmir, they said.
Officials said security and enforcement agencies have seized over 260 kilograms of various narcotics, including 3.8 kg of heroin, 32.92 kg of charas and 222.31 kg of ganja so far. In addition, 21 marlas of illegal poppy cultivation were destroyed during the campaign.
As part of the crackdown on drug networks, authorities sealed or demolished 37 houses linked to drug peddlers. “Immovable properties worth approximately Rs 25.97 crore were seized or attached, while additional properties worth Rs 3.70 crore were demolished. Movable properties worth Rs 1.67 crore were also seized,” they said.
Officials said strict action was also taken against misuse of transport and pharmaceutical channels associated with narcotics activities. “During the campaign, 252 driving licences and 111 vehicle registrations were cancelled, while 104 drug store licences were suspended and two cancelled,” they said.
The campaign was launched on April 11, 2026, from Jammu as a key initiative aimed at combating drug abuse, particularly among the youth. It began with a mega ‘padyatra’ led by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha from MA Stadium, marking the start of the 100-day drive.
Meanwhile, in a major crackdown on drug-related activities, Anantnag police on Sunday carried out simultaneous Narco Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at 20 identified locations across the district, targeting drug kingpins, peddlers, and their associates involved in the illegal narcotics trade.
“The operations were conducted by specially constituted police teams under the supervision of senior officers, acting on specific inputs developed during investigations of various NDPS cases and other credible intelligence. K9 squads were also deployed during the searches to strengthen operational effectiveness,” a spokesperson said.
Also, Baramulla police demolished a shop and attached structures belonging to a notorious peddler on Sunday. The accused was identified as Riyaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Janbazpora, Baramulla, booked under NDPS.
“The action was carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Baramulla, and in strict compliance with legal formalities. The demolished property was linked to the accused, who is involved in narcotics-related offences, as part of the ongoing drive against drug peddlers and their support networks,” a spokesperson said.
