NCORD’ Committee Meeting Held Under Deputy Commissioner’s Chairmanship
Hoshiarpur / Daljeet Ajnoha/June 18 : A meeting of the ‘NCORD’ (National Committee on Drug Eradication), formed to ensure effective control over drug abuse in the district, was held today at the District Administrative Complex under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain.
On this occasion, she reviewed the efforts being made by various departments of the district to control drug abuse and mitigate its harmful effects. She also issued important directions to strengthen inter-departmental coordination.
Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain clearly stated that the drug menace can only be eradicated through mutual coordination and continuous efforts. She emphasized that the police, health, education, and other related departments must work together in a dedicated manner to reach the root of the problem and eliminate it.
She instructed that the civil and police administration, with the cooperation of social service organizations, should regularly intensify public awareness campaigns and checking drives to curb the supply and consumption of drugs.
She further added that to save youth from falling prey to addiction, they should be encouraged to participate in sports and creative activities so their attention is diverted away from negative influences. Additionally, it should be made mandatory for schools to educate students about the ill effects of drug abuse.
The Drug Inspector was directed to strictly monitor the sale of intoxicating medicines and conduct regular inspections to prevent illegal drug supply.
On this occasion, S.P. Major Singh informed that the district police is actively carrying out operations under the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign. He said that drug traffickers are under strict surveillance, and special drives are being carried out in hotspot areas. He appealed to the public that if they are aware of any person involved in drug selling in their village or locality, they should report it immediately to the police, and the identity of the informer will be kept completely confidential.
Also present during the meeting were Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Amarbir Kaur Bhullar, SDM Hoshiarpur Gursimranjit Kaur, Assistant Commissioner Oaishi Mandal, Chief Minister’s Field Officer Parampreet Singh, RTO Sanjeev Kumar, along with officials from various departments.
