Srinagar- Asserting that the action against the drug menace will continue with more pace, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V. K. Birdi on Friday appreciated the swift action of his force, especially Baramulla police in tackling the narco-terrorism as well as the drug menace in the north Kashmir district.
Birdi made these remarks during his visit to Baramulla on Friday, where he inspected the on-ground scenario of the Police Drug De-addiction Centre & assessed the overall functioning of the centre. Besides, he inspected the construction work of under-construction police post in Old town Baramulla & also visited police station, Baramulla, a police spokesperson said.
Accompanied by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of north Kashmir, Vivek Gupta, and other officers including Senior Superintendent of police (SSP) Baramulla Amod Ashok Nagpure & SP Headquarters Baramulla, the IGP Kashmir engaged in a comprehensive assessment during his visit.
During his visit to the police drug de-addiction centre, the spokesperson said, the IGP Kashmir while interacting with the public, assured them that the war against drugs will continue till the end of this menace. Birdi, he said, appreciated the swift action of J&K Police especially Baramulla Police in tackling the narco-terrorism as well as the drug menace.
“The action against the drug menace will be continued with more pace,” he said, while urging people to cooperate & inform police whenever they notice any drug peddling in the area so as to save the future of youth of the valley.
The IGP, the spokesperson said, also highlighted the importance of rehabilitating victims of drug abuse.
Recognizing the severe impacts of drug abuse on individuals and communities, Birdi, he said, emphasized the importance of combining law enforcement efforts with initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and support the recovery and reintegration of affected individuals into society.
“The rehabilitation efforts at the Police Drug De-Addiction Centre aim not only at breaking the cycle of addiction but also at reintegrating individuals into society as productive and healthy members,” he said.
Emphasizing the importance of fostering open communication within families, the IGP advised parents of the recovering patients to dedicate quality time to their children, highlighting that a communication gap often contributes to behavioural issues in youngsters. Further, IGP Kashmir engaged with the dedicated staff members of the Centre and took stock of overall functioning of the centre.
Expressing his contentment with the overall functioning of the facility, he took note of any concerns raised by the staff and assured swift resolution of the issues.
Later, IGP Kashmir inspected the on-going work of under-construction Police Post Old Town Baramulla, emphasizing the importance of establishing a robust and modern facility that aligns with the evolving needs of law enforcement in the area.
While interacting with the officials and jawans posted at the Police Station, Birdi emphasized upon them to adopt people-friendly practices while discharging their duties. He urged upon the officers to prioritize the redressal of grievances reported at the Police Station in a professional manner and to ensure frequent interaction with the locals which will help in creating a strong bond between police and public.
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