Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu and Kashmir Vice President Shri Rajeev Rajput Charak today expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic death of a young man in Rajiv Nagar, Narwal, due to a drug overdose. He stated, “Every day, another household loses its light… today, yet another life has been consumed by the poison of drugs. The drug trade, especially chitta, continues fearlessly in Rajiv Nagar, Narwal. Who is responsible for this silent massacre? How long will we remain blind to it? When will the administration wake up? When will society speak out? Every moment of silence is an invitation to another death.”
Calling this not just a social crisis but a silent genocide, Charak strongly emphasized the urgent need for a decisive and organized anti-drug movement “This is the time to stand united – this is not merely the responsibility of the government or the police, but a collective duty of society,” he said. Expressing deep empathy for the plight of families, Charak remarked “Today’s parents raise a child for 20–25 years, only to end up performing their last rites. There can be no greater social tragedy than this.”
Charak highlighted the alarming statistics which serve as a warning for the future: In 2024, over 600 youth reportedly lost their lives in Jammu & Kashmir due to drug abuse, primarily from overdoses or adulterated chitta; Jammu district alone records over 30 overdose cases each month; According to NCB and local agencies, the 15–30 age group is most affected.
He identified chitta hotspots including Rajiv Nagar, Narwal, Janipur, Satwari, Belicharana, Khanpur (Nagrota), Telli Basti (Bari Brahmana), Sarovar Adda. Charak expressed concern that although 150+ arrests were made in the last six months, lack of strong cases and evidence prevented effective prosecution. He urged police to present solid evidence in court to break the chain of these deaths.
Calling upon the state and district administrations, Charak pressed for the immediate fulfilment of key demands: Launch a joint and strict crackdown against drug mafias involving NIA, NCB, Police, and intelligence agencies; Declare Drug-Free Zones and conduct regular drug detection drives in schools, colleges, and marketplaces; Mandate each police station to publish monthly drug-related data.
Increase the number of de-addiction Centers and ensure counselling facilities at every district hospital. He also called upon religious leaders, social organizations, youth groups, and media to actively participate in the anti-drug campaign. Concluding, Rajeev Charak said “This battle is no longer just against drugs — it’s a fight for life itself. Every citizen must become aware. Silence now is an invitation to more death — let us unite and raise our voices against this deadly poison.”
