1,124 drug victims identified, 991 get medical assistance in Panchkula

Under the “Drug and Violence-Free – My Village, My Pride” campaign launched by the Panchkula police on December 2, 2024, around 1,124 drug victims were identified. Out of these, 991 were provided medical assistance after counselling, while 29 severely affected victims were admitted to the Sector 6 De-addiction Centre for further treatment.

To make this campaign effective, three special teams were formed under the leadership of Women Inspector Rajesh Kumari, Sub-Inspector Satish and ASI Shivani. The responsibility of coordinating the campaign was assigned to ASI Roshan. These teams have visited a total of 234 wards, colonies, neighborhoods and villages so far, where they interacted with 7,020 people to gather information about the drug situation in which 1,124 addicts were identified.

Challenges related to the campaign and the future strategy was discussed in a meeting presided by Police Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Arya. The meeting was attended by the police team, along with medical professionals Dr Manoj Kumar (HoD, Civil Hospital), Dr Leza (Psychiatrist), Dr Praveen Kumar (Drug Inspector) and Counsellor Ajit Kumar.

During the meeting, the Police Commissioner stressed the need to strengthen coordination between the police and medical professionals to make the campaign more effective. He assured that the campaign would continue in the future. He also called upon all sections of society to actively participate in the campaign, stating, “A drug-free campaign is the foundation of a strong society. Let us all unite to make it successful and step toward a brighter future.”

Inspector Rajesh Kumari said the three teams carried out special awareness drives in areas where drug issues were more severe, as per the Police Commissioner’s directions. Weekly and monthly programmes were organised with the help of local station officers and doctors. Drug victims identified on the spot were transported to primary treatment centres using government vehicles and follow-ups were conducted to monitor their progress.

For their outstanding contribution in the campaign, the police personnel involved were also honoured by Police Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Arya at the Mansa Devi office with certificates of appreciation and cash rewards.