Haryana's Crackdown on Drug Menace: A Renewed Battle for Sirsa District

In a significant move to curb the drug crisis in Haryana's Sirsa district, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has called for a comprehensive reassessment of 173 villages previously declared 'drug-free.'

This action follows the tragic death of a youth from drug-related causes in the village of Nehrana, which had already been deemed drug-free, prompting the immediate transfer of a police officer in charge to police lines.

Amidst these developments, the state is ramping up its efforts with the creation of a Special Task Force and establishing de-addiction centers, reinforcing a coalition involving police, health, education, and social sectors to eliminate drug trafficking and addiction.

(With inputs from agencies.)