JAMMU, NOVEMBER 8: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan Saturday chaired a crucial meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee at the DC Office Complex to review and reinforce anti-drug measures across the district.
Taking a comprehensive review, the DC inquired about enforcement actions under the NDPS Act, including arrests, financial investigations and detentions. She directed enforcement departments to maintain meticulous revenue records related to drug cases to prevent any misuse of property documentation.
Emphasizing a holistic approach to tackle the drug menace, the Deputy Commissioner called for intensified awareness campaigns, strengthening addiction treatment facilities and enhanced inter-departmental coordination to create a robust prevention and rehabilitation ecosystem. She directed for strict enforcement of guidelines regarding computerized billing at all pharmaceutical outlets, while mandating regular inspection of medical shops to prevent drug diversion.
Highlighting the critical need for community involvement, Sudan called for a collective action to eradicate illegal cultivation of contraband crops such as bhang and poppy, while ensuring heightened surveillance at vulnerable locations.
The meeting, attended by Senior Superintendent of Police, Virender Singh Manhas, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jagdish Singh and other senior district officers, reflected the administration’s unwavering commitment to creating a drug-free Samba through coordinated enforcement, prevention and rehabilitation efforts that safeguard the youth and secure the district’s future.
