JK News Today
Jammu, February 09:
Private Member Resolution of Congress MLA Vikar Rasool Wani on drug addiction in the state has been passed today with voice vote.
The Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution seeking eradication of drug addiction in the state and resolved that the government should take strict measures to check the menace of drugs in the society.
The Members also urged the government to come up with more strong laws to punish the drug peddlers and smugglers.
The resolution was moved by MLA Banihal Vikar Rasool while Aijaz Ahmad Khan, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Usman Majid and several other Legislators supported the resolution and expressed concern over the growing menace of drug addiction in the state. The members cautioned that if the menace remains unchecked, will take heavy toll on the society especially the youth.
The Health Minister, Bali Bhagat who shared the concern of the Legislators said the drug addiction is a serious threat in the society and biggest than terrorism and global warming. He said it is dangerous for future generations and government has taken various measures including constitution of Special Task Force to curb the menace.
The Minister called for involving civil society and also constituting Mohalla Committees to eradicate the menace of drug addiction. He said it is the prime responsibility of the civil society including the government.
Later, the House passed the Private Members’ Resolution in this regard by voice vote.
