Police committed to ensure drug free district: DIG North Kashmir Vivek

Pays rich tributes to martyrs who laid down lives in line of duty

Waris Fayaz

Kupwara, Feb 04 (KNO): Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, North Kashmir range, Vivek Gupta on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir police are committed to eradicate the drug menace and ensure drug free Kupwara district.

Addressing the gathering at district police lines, Kupwara, the DIG, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), while paying rich tributes to the martyrs, who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation and assured the families that their grievances shall be redressed at appropriate levels as early as possible.

“We are totally committed to eradicate the drug menace from the society and enforcement as well as people have an important role to play”, the DIG said, adding that “Parents have a greater responsibility in the social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.”

He said that every reasonable person must come forward to join the “war against drug abuse.” The officer also that police would be harsh against the drug peddlers and suppliers and action as per the law shall be initiated against the involved—(KNO)