Srinagar, Oct. 29 -- The Valley of Kashmir, once known for its serene beauty and cultural grace, is today battling a silent but devastating enemy - drug addiction. What was once whispered in the shadows has now become a glaring reality, affecting every section of society. From urban neighbourhoods to remote villages, the scourge of drugs is tightening its grip, especially on the youth - the very backbone of Kashmir's future. The alarming rise in narcotics abuse has coincided with growing cross-border trafficking networks. Heroin, brown sugar, and synthetic drugs have flooded the local markets, feeding addiction and fuelling a cycle of crime, poverty, and broken families. Reports indicate that thousands of young men and women are under tre...