Connect with us

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Dr Farooq concerned over steep increase in drug addiction across Kashmir | KNO

Calls for tackling drug addiction at societal level

Published

on

kno news

Srinagar, June 27 (KNO) : National Conference president and Member of Parliament Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday expressed deep concern over the increasing drug abuse in Kashmir, saying that the need of the hour called for evolving a well thought out strategy on multiple fronts to deal with the menace. In his message on the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, party president said, “It is alarming to hear about the scathing increase in the cases of drug abuse in Kashmir. The state government should rise up to the occasion before the trend morphs into a dire epidemic.” According to a statement issued to KNO, he further added, “The need of the hour calls for effective policing against narcotic smuggling, besides having more drug de-addiction centers in the state. The challenge has to be confronted at multiple levels, and of them all basic awareness at school, college and university level is a must. The parents and civil society also must put in their efforts to curb the menace. The menace has to be tackled at societal level.”(KNO)

Trending

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Shivraj Chouhan, Omar Abdullah review Agri, rural development progress | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

LG meets young Wushu player from Bla | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

ACB presents chargesheet against then ZEO Tangdhar, others | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Cyber Police recovers Rs 11.06 lakhs in online financial fraud cases | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Grievance cell set up for families of terror victims | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

2 terrorist aides arrested in Tral: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Amarnath Yatra commences, 12, 348 devotees pay obeisance at holy cave shrine on first day | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Limited purchases, trading restrictions responsible for power shortages in J&K | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

‘Strong India’ will contribute to more stable, prosperous world: PM Modi | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable: EAM Jaishankar | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

J&K braces for heavy rainfall on July 6 | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

GoI mulls Agri push in Kashmir | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Heatwave: Doctors warn of gastrointestinal, heart risks, urge precautions | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

MA Road to remain closed tomorrow for 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Sheep Husbandry Dept under fire for bypassing training norms in employee promotions | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Anantnag witnesses tourism boom; over 1.5 lakh visitors in two weeks at four destinations | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Cold storage units proving boon for cherry, plum growers | KNO

Copyright © 2021