*Several delegations also call on Sinha
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 20: Chairman of Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal called on Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, here today and sought immediate as well as stronger action against the rising drug menace in the Union Territory.
The Team Jammu chief submitted a memorandum to the LG and highlighted an urgent need to reinforce existing laws besides strengthening mechanisms to prevent the destruction of J&K’s youth by drug addiction.
Zorawar Singh Jamwal said that in recent years, drug abuse has intensified across the UT, with seized narcotics worth crores indicating an organized attempt by adversarial forces, often across the border, to destabilize J&K through Narco-Terrorism. He said that this crisis is impacting every facet of society, with both young men and teenage girls increasingly falling prey to drug abuse.
He said Team Jammu believes the current legal framework is insufficient to curb the influence of a powerful drug mafia exploiting systemic loopholes. He emphasized that drug addiction in J&K is not only a criminal issue but a public health crisis that requires compassion, comprehensive treatment facilities, and accessible rehabilitation.
“We recognize and appreciate the Government’s efforts, including the recent establishment of a Rehabilitation Centre in Jammu and the creation of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF). However, much more needs to be done. The absence of fully-equipped Drug De-addiction Centres in Jammu, combined with the high cost of out-of-state treatment, leaves families struggling to provide care for affected loved ones,” Zorawar added.
“Team Jammu pledges to continue the fight against drug menace, and we stand ready to support the Government’s efforts in every possible way to make J&K a Drug-Free Zone,” Zorawar concluded and hoped that the LG’s office will take swift action to save J&K’s youth from the clutches of drug addiction, fostering a safer and healthier future for all.
Meanwhile, Devinder Singh Kaluria, Chairman, General Zorawar Singh Memorial Education and Charitable Trust called on Lieutenant Governor. He was accompanied by Diksha Kaluria and Riya Kaluria, Trustees of General Zorawar Singh Memorial Education and Charitable Trust.
Danish Mishra, Vice President, Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha, J&K UT also called on Lieutenant Governor.
Subsequently, Lalit Mahajan, Chairman, Federation of Industries Jammu along with Tarun Singla, senior Vice President, Bari Brahmana Industries Association also called on the Lieutenant Governor.
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