Delhi Battles Drug Menace: A Collective Fight for a Drug-Free Future
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the arrest of around 1,100 individuals for drug-related offences. At an event, she emphasized the importance of public support in curbing drug abuse, inspired by the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'. The aim is a drug-free India by 2047 through community vigilance and participation.
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In a significant development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed that approximately 1,100 arrests have been made over the past few months for drug-related offences. Addressing the gathering at the Yamuna Sports Complex during the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Gupta commended law enforcement while highlighting the indispensable role of public engagement in combating drug abuse.
The event drew inspiration from the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, reiterating the Delhi government's resolute commitment to the national drug-free agenda. Gupta urged citizens to remain vigilant and to actively report suspicious drug activities as a collective responsibility towards eradicating drug consumption by 2047.
Attendees, including Delhi Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, MPs, and MLAs, echoed Gupta's sentiments. As a part of the larger campaign, individuals are encouraged to report drug transactions via a dedicated helpline. Singh emphasized the movement's penetration into every community, reinforcing Delhi's leadership in the nationwide effort to achieve a drug-free society.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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