CM calls for collective effort to eliminate drug menace

Lauding the efforts of law enforcement agencies in tackling the drug menace in the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the Delhi police arrested 1,100 people booked in drug trafficking cases and destroyed 50,000 kg of seized drugs between January and April this year.

“The fight against drugs needs everyone’s involvement. If we come together, I believe we can eliminate the drug menace,” Ms. Gupta said at an event held at the Yamuna Sports Complex on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The CM highlighted the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India drug-free by 2047 and said the Delhi government is resolute in carrying out every responsibility towards achieving this goal.

“Addiction is of different kinds. Addictions like serving the nation and the society are needed and should be encouraged,” she said, urging people to report any suspicious drug-related activity on 1933, a dedicated government helpline number.

BJP North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari called upon people to take a pledge to make Delhi a drug-free city. He said the Centre seized and destroyed drugs worth ₹25,000 crore in recent months.

The event also featured street plays, awareness programmes, and musical shows on drug abuse, with participation from officials, Accredited Social Health Activists, teachers, and students.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police concluded an anti-drug drive on Thursday and destroyed 1,629 kg of seized narcotics worth ₹3,274 crore, an officer said.

(By Harshan Puzhankara)