Jammu deputy commissioner calls for joint efforts to curb drug abuse

The deputy commissioner of Jammu has called for joint efforts by the civil and police administrations to fight against the menace of drug abuse.

Sushma Chauhan was addressing a meeting convened to discuss measures and strategies to tackle drug menace in the society. It was attended by SSP Jammu Tejinder Singh, SDMs and other concerned officers.

It was decided to conduct interactive sessions with nodal teachers appointed in government run schools of the district for drug de-addiction programme targeting the students of classes 9th to 12th, an official spokesperson said.

Chauhan emphasised on establishing regular communication with the nodal teachers besides standardising the formula of getting feedback from the targeted age group, he added.

The deputy commissioner further stressed on effective counselling of youth and result-oriented action against drug peddlers and other people associated with it besides creating regular awareness programmes for highlighting the health hazards of ...