MP Hasnain Masoodi calls for coordinated action to combat drug menace

Masoodi announced release Rs 10 lakh from MPLADS for setting up a rehabilitation centre for the drug addict victims

Srinagar,Jan 10: Hasnain Masoodi, Lok Sabha member from J&K’s Anantnag constituency on Tuesday called for coordinated action to combat drug menace in Kashmir.Addressing a meeting held with the district officers in Anantnag, Masoodi reviewed the steps taken by the district administration in connection with drug de-addiction and rehabilitation programmes.

It was stated in the meeting that about 500 victims suspected to be drug addicts stand identified in the district and every effort was made to de-addict the victims and prevent others developing the habit.

It was further stated a de-addiction and necessary facility for treatment of the victims were in place and operational at the district Headquarter.Masoodi asked the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) to associate more officers and civil society leaders with the campaign to dispel the feeling of stigma and encourage screening and early diagnosis and make NTEP a success,(KNA)