Srinagar, Apr 14: Reiterating a zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir Police will further scale up its crackdown on drug peddling and trafficking in the region.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Srinagar, the IGP said the police have been consistently working in a mission mode to curb the menace of drugs and protect the youth from falling into addiction.
He asserted that enforcement measures will be sharpened in the coming days, with a focus on ensuring prompt legal action against those involved in the narcotics trade, including suppliers, smugglers and facilitators.
Highlighting the importance of safeguarding the younger generation, Birdi urged the youth to stay disciplined and steer clear of substance abuse, calling them the backbone of the nation’s future.
On the occasion, the IGP also extended greetings to the Sikh community. He said he visited a Gurudwara following an invitation from the management and paid obeisance on the auspicious day marking the creation of the Khalsa Panth, conveying best wishes on behalf of the police department.
