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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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Couriers Turned Carriers: The Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis in Kashmir

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Couriers Turned Carriers: The Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis in Kashmir

A New Face of Addiction in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 21 October 2025 Prescription drug abuse, once considered a fringe issue, has now entered the mainstream of Kashmir’s public health crisis. Traditionally overshadowed by heroin and synthetic narcotics, pharmaceutical abuse is quietly reshaping patterns of addiction. Recent reports and investigations reveal that courier services—once a lifeline for online orders—are now being exploited as conduits for trafficking addictive medications. Drugs meant for legitimate therapeutic use are slipping into the hands of youth, creating a legal high with dangerous consequences. Couriers…

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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

In a deeply troubling revelation, Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe drug addiction crisis and as per the recent government data approximately 14 lakh individuals are ensnared by substance abuse, posing a significant threat to public health and societal well-being. National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi raised the concern during the Parliament session, inquiring whether there were nearly 10 lakh drug addicts in J&K. In response, the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, cited the…

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