Come forward share info on narcotics; anti-national elements: J&K top cop

Jammu, Feb 9 (FN Agency) Appealing people to keep supporting law enforcement agencies to ensure maintenance of peace in region, Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajouri Poonch range, Dr. Haseeb Mughal on Wednesday impressed upon members of Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) and civilians to come forward and share information on narcotics and movement of anti-nationals elements to thwart designs of the enemy.Chairing a civil society interaction meeting at Mendhar Sub Division Headquarter in bordering Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr. Mughal assured the participants that all the issues raised by them have been registered and will be resolved on priority.

The DIG while mentioning different types of crime acts said that drug menace is the biggest challenge before society and it requires a collaborative approach from all the stakeholders so that this menace is brought to an end and life of future generations is protected. He while assuring stringent action as per law of land against people involved in peddling said that parents and guardians also have a vital role in keeping a close vigil on the activities of their wards and this is the first and most important tier of prevention towards drugs. Civil society members and people from all walks of life including traders, transporters, PRIs, social activists attended this meeting in which they highlighted issues of public importance and also gave a series of suggestions. SSP Poonch Rohit Baskotra, Commandant JKAP 6th Battalion Suram Singh, SDPO Mendhar Sheezan Bhat, SHO Mendhar Neyaz Ahmed and other police officers posted in sub district were present in the meeting.