Kerala CM calls high-level meeting to combat drug menace
Speaking at the passing-out parade of sub-inspector cadets, he highlighted the devastating impact of synthetic drugs, stating that they strip people of their humanity.
Speaking at the passing-out parade of sub-inspector cadets, he highlighted the devastating impact of synthetic drugs, stating that they strip people of their humanity.
Chairing a meeting of the Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), the CM asked the officers to adopt a zero tolerance policy against drugs.
He advocated the use of modern technologies like artificial intelligence to make the Police Department more efficient.
After Khalistan sympathiser and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh was arrested by Punjab Police, the father of the radical preacher Tarsem Singh said Amritpal was working to save people from the drug menace in the State.
Shiv Pratap Shukla called upon the people of the state to cooperate at every level so that the youth could be saved from falling prey to drug abuse.
A video song composed by HP Police for creating awareness among youth on drug abuse was also showcased.
Asserting his government's zero tolerance to drugs, the Chief Minister attributed the problem to the strong nexus among smugglers, gangsters and terrorists to promote narco-terrorism in the state, as well as Pakistan.
The state's drug problem is very different from Punjab and a multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle it.
While stating this on Wednesday, a spokesman of Haryana Police said that during the past five and half months, 250 cases were registered and 409 people arrested on the charge of possessing drugs in the district.
Addressing a Congress rally organised at the industrial hub, Baddi on Tuesday, HPCC president Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu hitting out on the state government, said that so far as many as 10 persons have committed suicide owing to drug addiction.
