Drug abuse more prevalent in city, says report

IN a major development against the drug menace rampant in the national capital, especially in the Yamuna floodplain area, the Delhi Police this month has busted a major drug cartel comprising a NashaMukti Kendra, a medical store and eight suppliers and their aides, who would provide illicit drugs to hapless addicts.

- UJWAL JALALI

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, who had been frequently visiting the Yamuna Floodplains in connection with the Yamuna rejuvenation projects under the aegis of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) constituted High Level Committee, had first-hand witnessed incidents of drug trafficking and abuse in the area and instructed Police Commissioner, Sanjay Arora to ensure expeditious remedial measures.

The Special Commissioner of Police (crime branch) Ravindra Singh Yadav said that the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) and Delhi Police (North District), assisted by the Drug Departments of Delhi and UP, had launched a drive inthe Yamuna floodplains to clear the area of drug peddlers.