Take action against drug mafia: Shah

Jaipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed state govts to take effective action against the mafia smuggling drugs in their states.

Shah addressed senior officials of the central and state anti-narcotics agencies during the apex level meeting of NCORD, or narco-coordination centre, through video conference. He said that teenagers and youth often consume drugs in depression while preparing for competitive examinations and to save them, a comprehensive awareness campaign should be conducted in schools and colleges.

The Center has said that with help of army, drug supply from across the border should be curbed. “Wherever illegal drugs are being transported or it is possible to do so, a campaign of arrest should be started by setting up check posts and checkpoints and intensifying patrolling,” he said.

CS and others attend

Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant, ACS Home Anand Kumar and police and anti-narcotics officials attended the VC.

On the other hand, the Chief Secretary held a video conference with officers and instructed them to ensure 100 percent disposal of complaints of Jan Sampark Portal. He asked them to reduce pendency and provide quality solutions to people. Sudhansh Pant said that complaints should be resolved only after satisfying the complainants in every way. Collectors of nearly 20 districts attended the VC.