BUDGAM, JULY 21: The 37th district-level NCORD (Narco Coordination) meeting was held today in the district under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat to review the ongoing efforts against drug abuse and to formulate the future strategy for a drug-free Budgam.
The meeting reviewed the action taken by various departments on previous NCORD decisions and chalked out a roadmap to intensify efforts against narcotic cultivation, trafficking, and consumption. At the outset, DC took a comprehensive review from all departments regarding steps taken to combat the illicit trafficking and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. He emphasized that drug abuse is not only an individual problem but a serious societal issue affecting families and communities at large. He stressed the need to address the issue through a multi-dimensional approach, involving deterrence, treatment, enforcement, and awareness. The chair was informed that 41 kanals of wild cannabis have been destroyed in areas of Chadoora and Magam.
DC reiterated the commitment of the district administration to create a drug-free environment and said that all necessary steps will be taken to achieve this goal.
He underscored that cooperation, coordination, and collaboration are vital to contain drug peddling and break the supply chain, alongside taking strict punitive action against the culprits.
On the occasion, DC directed Assistant Drug Controller to get CBS and CCTV cameras installed in all drug stores and ensure 100% saturation. Stronger coordination between Revenue and Police departments at the sub-division level was instructed for better deterrence, especially for destruction of poppy and cannabis cultivation. Regular lodging of FIRs was also directed whenever poppy or cannabis cultivation is destroyed in the district.