Breakaway faction of banned Jamaat rallies behind J&K L-G Manoj Sinha’s anti-drug campaign in volatile Kulgam
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Why in news
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led an anti-drug rally in Kulgam, Kashmir, supported by the Justice and Development Front (JDF), a breakaway faction of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami.
Background
The rally took place in Kulgam, south Kashmir, to target drug trafficking networks as a financial backbone of terrorism. Over 923 FIRs were registered against drug traffickers in the 51-day period preceding the event.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 923 FIRs were registered against drug traffickers in Kulgam in the 51 days preceding the rally.
- PlaceKulgam is located in the south Kashmir region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the nexus between narcotics trafficking and terrorism poses a significant challenge to internal security in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financial nexus: Drug trafficking provides critical funding for insurgent activities and terror modules
- Counter-narcotics strategy: Transition from purely kinetic operations to community-led anti-drug awareness
- Governance gap: Absence of elected representatives in local security-related public initiatives
Keywords: Narco-terrorism · Internal Security · Counter-insurgency · Financial Backbone · Community Engagement
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