Directs Police and Civil Administration to Ensure Community Participation in Yudh Nashian Virudh Campaign
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Tarn Taran, March 5-
In a major breakthrough, Tarn Taran's civil and police administration has assured Chairman of Yudh Nashian Virudh Cabinet Sub Committee, Harpal Singh Cheema that the district will become Punjab's first drug-free district. This commitment was made during a meeting between Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and the Tarn Taran civil and police administration, in the presence of people's representatives from the district.
While chairing the meeting, Cheema directed the police and civil administration to ensure active participation from the community in the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign. He reviewed the drug de-addiction activities and issued directions to further improve these initiatives and directed the civil administration to adopt initiatives to encourage youth participation in educational competitions, sports, culture, and other activities promoting a healthier lifestyle.
The Finance Minister also directed the police administration to ensure quick legal action against drug peddlers, with all their property acquired through drug trade to be attached.
