Instructions passed for implementation of comprehensive Awareness programme
KULGAM, OCTOBER 31: A meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today held at Kulgam to discuss various measures aimed at curbing drug abuse and narcotic trade in the district.
The meeting convened by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, reviewed the implementation of decisions and directives passed in previous sessions.
A thorough discussion was held on several issues related to drug addiction, areas of concern, hotspots of drug use, and the actions taken by the concerned departments to combat the menace of drugs.
The meeting also focused on the efforts of enforcement agencies in addressing drug abuse and narcotic trafficking within the district.
It was reported that 54 Panchayats comprising 70 villages in the district have been declared drug-free till date.
It was also shared that during the current month, 05 drug peddlers were arrested, and 04 FIRs were registered.
The chair instructed the concerned officials to convene regular meetings of Tehsil and Gram Panchayat level committees.
The Assistant Drug Controller reported that they have conducted 102 inspections, subsiding 05 licenses in this month and 29 samples were also lifted and sent for analysis to ascertain the quality parameters in the current month.
It was also shared that the district achieved a 100% target in the installation of CCTV cameras, and efforts are underway to achieve a 100% target in CBS.
The meeting was attended by ACR, CMO, AD-SP, Tehsildars and other NCORD Committee members.
