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100 Days of Nasha Mukt Kashmir: 13 Lakh Addicts & The Ignored Alcohol Crisis

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100 Days of Nasha Mukt Kashmir: 13 Lakh Addicts & The Ignored Alcohol Crisis

100 Days, 13 Lakh Addicts: Can Kashmir Actually Win This War? By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 A Campaign at a Crossroads As the Nasha Mukt Kashmir campaign completes 100 days in Jammu and Kashmir, it stands at a defining moment. What began as a mass awareness movement has now evolved into a full-scale socio-economic and public health challenge. Ground reports, combined with official estimates, suggest that over 13 lakh people across the Union Territory are battling some form of substance addiction. The numbers are not just statistics—they represent…

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Over 1.3 Million People Affected by Drug Abuse in Jammu & Kashmir: A Deepening Crisis Threatening Youth, Security, and Social Stability

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Over 1.3 Million People Affected by Drug Abuse in Jammu & Kashmir: A Deepening Crisis Threatening Youth, Security, and Social Stability

Drug Abuse Crisis in Jammu & Kashmir: Over 1.3 Million Affected as Heroin Use and Youth Addiction Surge By: Javid Amin | 07 January 2026 A Grim Milestone: Drug Abuse Reaches Alarming Levels in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir is confronting one of the most severe social and public health crises in its recent history, with over 1.3 million people now affected by drug abuse, according to official estimates. The figure represents a dramatic rise from approximately 600,000 cases just three years ago, underscoring the speed and scale at…

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Kashmir’s Silent Crisis: Unmasking the Devastating Toll of Online Gambling on Youth and Society

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Kashmir's Silent Crisis: Unmasking the Devastating Toll of Online Gambling on Youth and Society

Kashmir, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent yet rapidly escalating crisis – the insidious rise of online gambling. What began as a seemingly innocuous form of digital entertainment has morphed into a pervasive menace, silently eroding the socio-economic fabric of countless families and casting a long, dark shadow over the future of its youth. The allure of quick riches, amplified by aggressive online marketing and easy accessibility, is drawing thousands into a perilous cycle of addiction, debt, and despair. Across…

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