Fight against drugs should be a campaign to save society: Haryana CM
Karnal, July 18
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the fight against drugs is not merely a law‑and‑order issue, but a campaign to protect society, values and humanity.
He said drugs are destroying numerous families and pushing the future of the youth towards darkness. "Therefore, giving this fight the shape of a people's movement through public participation is the need of the hour."
The Chief Minister was addressing the "Ek Police, Ek Sankalp - Drug‑Free Haryana" programme organised at the Haryana Police Academy in Madhuban in Karnal as the chief guest. The dialogue programme, held with all Station House Officers (SHOs) of Haryana Police, aimed to further strengthen the resolve to make the state completely drug‑free and to formulate an effective strategy in this direction.
The Chief Minister congratulated the 70 students of the Super‑100 programme who have successfully cleared the NEET examination and secured admission to medical colleges. He said most of these students belong to economically weaker and ordinary families.
"Their success is the result of the government's efforts to provide quality education and better opportunities to meritorious students," he said.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also released the Police Department's quarterly magazine. The magazine highlights the department's major achievements and important operations, including the extradition of criminals from foreign countries and their return to India.
The Chief Minister said every police station should not remain confined to maintaining law and order, but should also become a centre of social transformation.
He urged SHOs to establish regular dialogue with schools, colleges, panchayats, voluntary organisations, religious organisations and youth clubs in their respective areas and motivate young people to stay away from drugs and crime.
He said that today the drug trade is reaching the youth through modern technology, social media and organised crime. Therefore, the police must also remain alert, proactive, and capable in keeping pace with modern technology. Merely arresting drug traffickers is not enough; it is essential to dismantle the entire network. At the same time, strengthening trust between the police and the public is equally important.
The Chief Minister said keeping Haryana's youth away from drugs and connecting them with sports is a priority of the government.
"Haryana is to be made a hub of sports so that the youth, instead of falling prey to drugs, take to the field and win gold medals for the country. Healthy, disciplined and sports‑oriented youth will be the greatest strength in building Viksit Bharat," he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good words, but where's the action? The CM talks about making police stations 'centres of social transformation'—yet ground-level policing remains corrupt and ineffective. I've seen SHOs more interested in hafta than helping youth. Need concrete plans, not just speeches.
As a father of two teenagers in Karnal, this gives me some hope. The drug mafia has tentacles even in small towns now. But connecting it with sports is brilliant—our state already produces champions. If every village gets a proper sports ground with coaches, that's real prevention. 💪
'Dismantle the entire network'—easier said than done when some politicians are allegedly protecting these networks. Still, appreciating the shift in narrative. But I've seen similar campaigns fizzle out after a month. Let's see how this 'Ek Police, Ek Sankalp' actually plays out on the ground.
The Super-100 success story is also important—imagine what these 70 doctors from poor families will do for society! That's the real way to beat drugs: give youth dreams bigger than the next high. Education + sports = unstoppable combination. 🇮🇳
'Mere arresting is not enough'—finally! The entire supply chain needs to be targeted. From the poppy farmers in MP to the labs in Delhi to the peddlers in Gurgaon's bars. And don't forget the rehabilitation part. Addicts need help, not jail. Hope they include de-addiction centres in this plan.
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