Instructions given to track every movement of drugs
Necessary guidelines also given regarding preparations for Lok Sabha elections
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, April 3-
Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad has issued directives to closely monitor the sale of counterfeit and illegal medicines, with a particular emphasis on tracking the movement of drugs. Drug officers should collaborate with district administration officials to take joint action, ensuring that no incidents occur.
The Chief Secretary was presiding over the meeting of the 7th State Level Narco Coordination Committee here today. He also gave necessary directions to the administrative officials regarding the preparations for the Lok Sabha elections.
The Chief Secretary said that de-addiction centers should be operational in the districts through collaboration with the private agencies and voluntary organizations so that people can be freed from drug addiction in areas where such centers are not available. He said that to combat drug issues, priority should be given to enforcement measures, testing, and raising awareness among youth, particularly at the school and college levels. Apart from this, NCORD meetings should be held regularly every three months at the district level.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary was briefed on the progress of the Haryana Uday Yojana, aimed at raising awareness about drug addiction and making wards, panchayats, and villages drug-free through an anti-drug program. Over the past year, 1,879 programs were conducted across the state to make people aware against drug addiction, with a participation of 1,423,410 individuals. In terms of anti-drug efforts, 4,681 cases were registered, leading to the arrest of 6,510 individuals. Additionally, 801 culprits were charged under the NDPS Act, resulting in the seizure of assets worth Rs 13.09 crore, and 31 illegal properties associated with drug smuggling were demolished.
It was also apprised that as part of the anti-drug program, the state's de-addiction centers are regularly inspected. Utilizing the Prahari App, 7,523 drug addicts have been identified and are being encouraged to overcome addiction through the Namak Lota campaign.
Instructions issued to share election data regularly and ensure timely information submission
The Chief Secretary also held detailed discussions with all Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police regarding the Lok Sabha elections, issuing instructions to complete necessary preparations. He emphasized the importance of preparation and monitoring counting centers, as well as the timely sharing of election-related data and information. He said that administrative officers must execute their duties with utmost promptness, responsibility, and individual accountability. He said that there should be no room for any form of carelessness or negligence at the blockade, especially along state borders. Strict monitoring should be maintained on the movement of liquor and other goods at these checkpoints.
DGP Shatrujit Kapur, ACS Sudhir Rajpal, G. Anupama, Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Ashima Brar, ADGP Cyber Crime OP Singh along with Deputy Commissioners of all the districts, Superintendents of Police and other seniors officers were also present in the meeting.