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JAMMU: President of Shiv Sena Hindustan for Jammu and Kashmir, Pandit Rajesh Kesri, on Thursday sounded a serious alarm over the growing menace of narco-terrorism in the Jammu region, warning that the influx of heroin—locally referred to as “chitta”—is rapidly infiltrating schools and colleges and endangering the future of the youth.
Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Kesri alleged that cross-border drug consignments are being smuggled through vulnerable stretches along the border using drones and local carriers. He claimed that drug networks are luring unemployed youth with quick cash incentives, turning them into couriers in a well-organized chain of narcotics distribution.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Kesri asserted that the issue cannot be tackled through policing alone. “Unless society collectively acknowledges and confronts this crisis, enforcement efforts will not yield lasting results,” he said, urging families, educators, and community leaders to openly address the growing addiction problem.
In a significant political appeal, Kesri proposed a “people’s test” for the upcoming sarpanch elections. He suggested that voters should question candidates visiting their homes about their concrete plans to establish de-addiction and rehabilitation centres, and the scope of district-level outreach initiatives to combat drug abuse. He emphasized that political representatives must prioritize the fight against narcotics with the same intensity as election campaigning.
“If candidates invest as much energy in eradicating drugs as they do in seeking votes, this menace can be significantly reduced,” he remarked, while criticizing the heavy expenditure on elections amid what he termed a “silent crisis” destroying young lives.
Kesri further called upon social workers, parents, and political parties across ideologies to adopt a united and non-partisan approach to tackle drug abuse. Stressing the long-term implications, he said safeguarding the younger generation is essential for maintaining the stability and functionality of both administration and society in the coming years.Among those present at the press conference were Border Cell head Sanjeev Sharma, along with Raj Kumar, Rajeshwar Singh, and Balwant Fauji.
