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Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday issued directions to strengthen the campaign against drug abuse, saying police officers and staff in areas where commendable work is being done will be recognized and honoured.
The Chief Minister said that wherever there is negligence or laxity, strict action will be taken. The impact of action taken against negligent officials should be clearly visible, sending a strong message that those doing exemplary work against drug abuse will be rewarded, while strict action will be taken in areas where drug abuse continues.
Chief Minister Saini was presiding over the review meeting of the Drug Free India Campaign scheme here. He directed that the villages declared drug free should be regularly re-evaluated and the presence of Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau should be strengthened in the border areas. He also directed to include experts in the teams to ensure effective control over drug supply.
The Chief Minister called upon all concerned departments to intensify the joint campaign against drug addiction, focusing equally on enforcement, de-addiction and awareness and involving Panchayats as active partners in this effort.
CM Saini said that the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau in coordination with other concerned departments should launch a comprehensive campaign to ensure thorough screening of youth affected by drug addiction. He called for a detailed investigation to identify the sources and routes through which the drugs are being supplied, thereby enabling complete disruption and control of the drug supply chain.
The aim is not only to prevent drug abuse but also to reintegrate the affected youth into the mainstream of society, he said. He said that Narcotics Control Bureau, Services Department and Health Department should jointly intensify efforts to root out drug abuse.
Also, all departments should ensure active participation of Panchayats in this powerful campaign. Panchayats and Sarpanches who have made significant contributions should be recognized and respected. He said that all the departments should work in mutual coordination and take concrete steps to make Haryana a drug-free state.
–IANS
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