RAJOURI, JUNE 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the progress of drug control initiatives and assess the effectiveness of measures being implemented under the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the district.
The meeting focused on strengthening preventive strategies, intensifying enforcement action and ensuring effective rehabilitation mechanisms to address the challenge of drug abuse. The Deputy Commissioner directed all stakeholder departments to work in close coordination and adopt a proactive approach to curb the menace of narcotics.
Emphasising the need for a strong rehabilitation framework, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure proper identification of persons affected by drug abuse and facilitate their timely treatment through available healthcare facilities. He reviewed the functioning of the Drug De-addiction Centre and Addiction Treatment Facility and stressed on optimum utilisation of available resources along with providing medical care, counselling and rehabilitation support to those undergoing treatment.
The Deputy Commissioner made it clear that strict action shall be taken against any government employee found involved in drug trafficking or any related illegal activity. He reiterated that such misconduct will invite action under relevant laws and service rules, reflecting the administration’s zero-tolerance policy against drug-related activities.
Taking stock of enforcement measures, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed FIRs registered under the NDPS Act, action against drug peddlers and demolition drives carried out against properties associated with narcotics trafficking. He directed the enforcement agencies to further strengthen surveillance, enhance coordination and continue sustained action against individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
Highlighting the importance of collective responsibility, the Deputy Commissioner said that elimination of the drug menace requires active participation of law enforcement agencies, health institutions, educational institutions, community organisations and the general public. He called for intensified awareness campaigns and greater community involvement to achieve the vision of a Drug-Free Rajouri.
The meeting was attended by SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar; ADC Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag; ACD Auqil Nuvaid; CMO Dr. Manohar Lal Rana; DSWO Abdul Raheem, among others. ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, ADC Kalakote Mohd Tanvir, ADC Sunderbani Ramkesh Sharma, ADC Koteranka Dil Mir, SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain Shah and ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik attended the meeting through virtual mode.
