Chandigarh, Oct 5
Reaffirming its commitment to freeing Punjab from the curse of drugs, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday announced new office-bearers of the Nasha Mukti Morcha under its 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' (war against drugs campaign).
The newly appointed office-bearers will play a crucial role across the state in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drugs, helping victims reach de-addiction centres, and ensuring strict enforcement of anti-drug laws implemented by the government.
AAP President Aman Arora congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers on their new responsibilities.
In a statement, Arora said: "I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the new office-bearers of the Nasha Mukti Morcha. Your appointment marks a very important step in our mission to save Punjab from clutches of drugs.
"The menace of drugs has gravely harmed our youth and our society. Our fight against it has now entered a new phase. Your work is not only to coordinate with the administration but also to spread awareness among people, assist de-addiction centres, and stand by the affected families.
"I have complete faith that with your dedication and commitment, we will definitely achieve our goal of making Punjab a drug-free state."
He further said these appointments will give a new direction to the anti-drug campaign and that AAP will continue to advance its agenda of building a healthy and prosperous society in Punjab with even greater strength.
Meanwhile, continuing the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" to eradicate drug menace consecutively for the 218th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 313 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 82 drug smugglers after registration of 62 first information reports (FIRs) across the state.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 31,972 in 218 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.9 kg heroin, 67 kg poppy husk, 660 intoxicant tablets and capsules and Rs 41,640 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I hope this isn't just another political drama. We've seen many such campaigns come and go. The real test is whether they can sustain this momentum and actually rehabilitate the youth.
The police statistics are impressive - 31,972 arrests in 218 days! This shows serious intent. But we need to focus equally on prevention and rehabilitation. Awareness programs in schools and colleges are crucial.
As someone who has seen the devastating effects of drugs in my own family, I appreciate this focused approach. The combination of enforcement and rehabilitation is exactly what Punjab needs. More power to the Nasha Mukti Morcha! 💪
While I support the cause, I'm concerned about the implementation. Previous governments also made big promises. What makes this different? We need transparency in how funds are used and regular progress reports.
The focus on standing by affected families is commendable. Often, families of addicts face social stigma and need support too. Hope this initiative addresses that aspect properly.
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