SSP visits Samrala Civil Hospital, takes stock of facilities at de-addiction centre
She was accompanied by the Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Samrala.
Khanna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Darpan Ahluwalia on Monday visited the drug de-addiction centre at the Civil Hospital in Samrala and reviewed the treatment facilities being offered to the patients.
She was accompanied by the Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Samrala.
During the visit, they obtained information regarding the facilities being provided to patients under treatment.
The SSP said that strong coordination between the police and the Health Department was essential for tackling the drug menace.
At a special meeting, officials discussed effective strategies for drug prevention, mulled ways of strict action against drug trafficking and took up matters pertaining to providing treatment and rehabilitation facilities to drug victims.
Ahluwalia said that the police are continuously taking strict action to break the drug supply chain and the Health Department is providing treatment, counselling and other necessary services to addicts.
Urges youth to shun drugs
She appealed to the youth and the public to stay away from drugs and motivate anyone who has fallen prey to the menace to seek treatment and counselling.
She said the fight against drugs was not just the responsibility of the police or any single department, but a shared responsibility of the society. “The young generation be saved from drugs only through the collective efforts of the police, Health Department, families, educational institutions and social organisations. They can also help in ensuring a healthy, safe and drug-free future,” the SSP added.
