Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 14: Former MLA and National Conference president for Pir Panjal Zone, Javed Rana today appealed to all the stakeholders to come together for collective fight against drugs and substance abuse in the Pir Panjal region, claiming that the issues has become alarming and is eating up the vitals of society.
He was addressing a meeting of National Conference workers and office bearers of Mankote Block, who highlighted the issue of drugs in the region.
Rana said that drugs are being supplied in the region under a well-knit strategy to ruin the future of the youngsters, as it seems to be the ploy of enemies of nation to provide drugs to every household in the region through a network of peddlers as the situation has already turned critical.
He said that substance abuse and addiction affect individuals, families and communities. It often requires collaborative efforts to tackle the problem effectively. He stressed on cooperation among governments, law enforcement agencies, religious leaders, healthcare providers, community organizations, social workers, political parties of all shades and individuals in raising awareness, preventing drug abuse, providing treatment and support to those affected, and implementing effective law enforcement strategies.
“By working together, we can make progress in combating drug-related issues and promoting healthier communities,” he added. NC leader alleged that it’s a part of ploy to keep the Pir Panjal region backward by making its youth defunct and directionless. He urged the higher ups of J&K Police to constitute a special team capable of taking to task those elements, who are peddling drugs and ruining the future of youngsters.
He asked the NC leadership of the region to join government and police in combating this menace as the fight against the drugs is a difficult task and no entity can do the same all alone. Rana also raised the issue of snarling development in the Pir Panjal region.
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