Stop demolitions, sealing houses under garb of anti-drug campaign in Kashmir: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

10 demolitions in 10 days: J-K minister slams police for ‘bulldozing’ houses over ‘drug peddling’ charges

Police say action meant to ‘send a clear and unequivocal message’ about consequences faced by those taking part in narcotics trade

Stop demolitions, sealing houses under garb of anti-drug campaign in Kashmir: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

J&K Minister Sakina Itoo urges halt to property demolitions under anti-drug campaigns, emphasizing rehabilitation over punitive actions in Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Minister criticises police over demolition drive linked to drug cases

Police said the action was intended to send a “clear and unequivocal message” that people involved in narcotics trade would face “strict and visible consequences”.

Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation

The Kashmir Pulse Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong” and asserting that counselling and rehabilitation, not destruction, should remain the focus of anti-drug efforts. Talking to reporters, Sakina Itoo said the responsibility of…