India News | J&K Admin Has Adopted Zero Tolerance Policy Against Drug Traffickers: LG

Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir administration has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drug dealers and traffickers.

Sinha launched the 'Nasha Mukt' (drug addition free) campaign by flagging off joint teams of various departments here.

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"It is the collective responsibility of the society to join this fight against the drug menace", he said, adding that the administration has adopted a zero tolerance policy against drug dealers and traffickers.

Sinha said a new campaign -- drug-free city and village -- has been launched on Thursday.

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The representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) & Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have been requested to work with the administration and ensure that villages and wards are made drug-free through a proactive approach, he said.

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