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Battling Drugs With Resolve
The Northlines
|24 MAY 2025
Drug trafficking remains one of the most insidious threats facing our society today.
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It corrodes not only the lives of individuals but also the social fabric, economic progress, and security of entire communities. In Jammu and Kashmir, where militancy and unrest have long cast a shadow, drug trafficking compounds the challenges faced by ordinary citizens. Against this backdrop, the recent decisive actions by law enforcement to dismantle drug networks and confiscate illicit wealth represent a beacon of hope — and a firm statement that the drug menace will not be tolerated.
This story is from the 24 MAY 2025 edition of The Northlines.
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