Reasi : A meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) was convened on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of District Magistrate Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan at DC Office Complex here.
The primary agenda of meeting was to devise a comprehensive strategy to counter the menace of drug abuse in the district.
During the meeting, the DM reviewed the enforcement of measures taken to eliminate drug abuse and its peddling throughout the district. He emphasized on the importance of keeping regular check on poppy cultivation areas in the district and removing Cannabis sativa from roadside and other places.
One of the key decisions taken during the meeting was to use drug kits in schools and colleges to identify individuals trapped in drug abuse. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts by all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, educational institutions and the community, to effectively combat drug abuse in the district.
The meeting was attended by ADDC, Chief Education Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, DFO, Dy. SP HQ, Tehsildar Bhomag and other officers.
