Strict Action Will Be Taken by Government Against Drug Dealers: Dr. Baljit Kaur
Sri Muktsar Sahib/Chandigarh, December 13
Strict action will be taken by the Punjab Government against those selling drugs and their accomplices. This was expressed by Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today in Malout while appealing to elected sarpanches, panches and dignitaries to take stringent measures to prevent drugs in villages.
Cabinet Minister emphasized the necessity of protecting the younger generation from the menace of drugs, highlighting that it is the collective responsibility of everyone to support the Government’s efforts in eradicating this social evil.
Appealing to the dignitaries of the villages, she urged them to report anyone involved in selling drugs to the police and district administration so that this menace can be eradicated. She further stressed that no support should be extended to those dealing in drugs and called for spreading awareness against drug abuse in society.
She assured that the Government is committed to providing treatment for drug addicts and is making every possible effort to help them recover at Government hospitals. Additionally, the treatment is being provided free of cost.
On this occasion, the sarpanches, panches and dignitaries of Vidhan Sabha Constituency Malout passed resolutions against drugs and assured the Government of their full efforts in controlling the menace in their respective villages.
Dr. Baljit Kaur instructed the police administration to take strict measures for drug prevention to safeguard the younger generation from falling prey to addiction.
Present on the occasion were S. Jagdev Singh Bam, Chairman Cooperative Society, S. Jasan Brar, Chairman, S. Manjinder Singh, Dr. Vikas Bansal, Iqbal Singh, DSP, Jaswant Singh Ram Nagar Saoke, Gurpeer Singh Saran, Block President, Gurbhagat Singh, Amarinder Singh, Kulwinder Singh Brar, Jasmail Singh, Panchayat Officer and sarpanches, panches and dignitaries from various villages.
