JAMMU: The 7th UT Level Apex Committee meeting of NCORD was headed by Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, who also conducted a thorough evaluation of all the ongoing efforts being made in Jammu and Kashmir to address the drug problem. ACS Home, Administrative Secretaries GAD, Forest, PWD, DG prosecution, and top officers NCORD were present at the meeting; deputy commissioners participated virtually. In her talk to the police, Dr. Mehta stressed the need of helping people who have become victims of drug misuse to lead normal lives by offering them support and assistance.He prioritised the rehabilitation of people impacted by the drug war while also directing continual monitoring in that regard. He said that Nasha Mukt J&K is a crucial component of B2V and that every Panchayat member should swear to end the threat. In order to guarantee the prompt resolution of NDPS cases, the Chief Secretary ordered during the meeting the creation of special NDPS fast-track courts in a minimum of five districts. Additionally, he demanded that statistics at the state level be preserved, including the number of drug victims who underwent counselling and treatment.The Deputy Commissioners and SSPs were instructed by the Chief Secretary to closely monitor the regions where drug trafficking is prevalent and to take appropriate punitive measures against the offenders. He requested that they discuss the matter at monthly meetings and that anyone found guilty of abusing medications that have the potential to be utilised as psychotropic substances face severe consequences. The Chief Secretary ordered computerised billing and 100% CCTV camera coverage for every pharmacy. In order to properly implement the objective, the H&ME department was therefore directed to make sure that qualified personnel is available in every area. Dr. Mehta emphasised how critical it is to educate the people about the risks associated with drug usage. Additionally, he asked police to keep up their collaboration and synergy across various wings and departments in order to eradicate drug-related activities in the Union Territory altogether. In order to do this, Dr. Mehta emphasised the necessity of creating a strong feedback system and strengthening the capacity of law enforcement personnel engaged in drug-related operations.
