DIG Dr. Haseeb Mughal holds interaction with civil society at Mendhar.
Collaborative efforts essential to end drug menace. Stringent action against peddlers: DIG

GNSONLINE POONCH
SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI, FEBRUARY 08:–Prominent members of civil society, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), traders, & social activists of Mendhar town and adjoining areas on Wednesday highlighted issues of public importance in a meeting chaired by Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajouri-Poonch range, Dr. Haseeb Mughal.
The meeting was organised at Mendhar sub-division headquarter in Poonch district and was also joined by SSP Poonch, Rohit Baskotra; Commandant JKAP 6th Battalion, Suram Singh; SDPO Mendhar Sheezan Bhat; SHO Mendhar, Neyaz Ahmed and other police officers posted in sub-district.
Civil society members and people from all walks of life, including traders, transporters, PRIs, & social activists attended this meeting in which they highlighted issues of public importance and also gave a series of suggestions.
DIG Dr. Haseeb Mughal later addressed the participants and assured the participants that all the issues raised by them have been registered and will be resolved on priority.
DIG while mentioning different types of crime acts said that the drug menace is the biggest challenge before society and it requires a collaborative approach from all these stakeholders so that this menace is brought to an end and the lives of future generations are protected.
Dr. Haseeb Mughal has expressed his concern over the increasing drug menace in the area, especially smuggling of drugs from across the LoC, and also warned of stringent action as per the law of the land against people involved in peddling.
“Parents and guardians also have a vital role in keeping a close vigil on the activities of their wards and this is the first and most important tier of prevention towards drugs,” said DIG, Dr. Haseeb Mughal.
He also impressed upon PRIs, & citizens to come forward and share information on narcotics and the movement of Anti National Elements to thwart enemy designs and keep supporting law enforcement agencies as done in the past to ensure the maintenance of peace in the region.