RAJOURI, OCTOBER 23: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Dr. Devansh Yadav today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee to review anti-drug measures and strengthen Coordination among the concerned departments and enforcement agencies.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to work in close coordination and intensify efforts to curb drug abuse and drug trafficking in the district. He stressed the need for a comprehensive approach focusing on awareness, prevention, enforcement and rehabilitation to effectively address the menace of drug abuse.
The DC directed the Police Department to identify drug-related hotspots and take stringent measures to stop any illegal activities related to drug trafficking. He also directed the department to intensify checking at the entry points of District Rajouri to prevent the movement of narcotic substances and take strict action against drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act and PIT NDPS Act.
The ACR Rajouri was directed to identify properties of persons booked under the NDPS Act and initiate appropriate legal action against movable and immovable properties acquired from the proceeds of illegal drug-related activities. He was also directed to ensure that necessary entries regarding such properties are made in the revenue records.
Emphasising the role of preventive measures and youth engagement, the DC directed the Youth Services and Sports Department to organise sports activities in all blocks, involving youth and children of all age groups. The School Education Department was instructed to conduct Nasha Mukt activities regularly and ensure their timely uploading on the Nasha Mukt portal.
The DC further directed all Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Thanamandi to regularly review NCORD-related activities in their respective subdivisions. He also stressed the involvement of former Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives and religious leaders in the Nasha Mukt campaign to strengthen community participation and public awareness.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the importance of sustained awareness campaigns, community participation and strict enforcement against drug-related activities. He called upon all departments to discharge their responsibilities effectively and ensure regular monitoring of anti-drug initiatives.
The meeting was attended by SSP Rajouri, Naresh Singh; Deputy Director Prosecution Rajouri, K. K. Bandral; ACR Rajouri, Mohd Jahangir Khan; District Social Welfare Officer, Abdul Raheem and other concerned officers.
Besides, ADC Kalakote Mohd Tanvir, ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, ADC Sunderbani Ramkesh Sharma, ADC Koteranka Dil Mir and SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain Shah attended the meeting through virtual mode.
