DLSA organises event against illicit trafficking, drug abuse

Srinagar, Jul 7: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar today organised an impactful awareness programme in collaboration with Government College for Women, M.A Road Srinagar. The event was part of its ongoing campaign against combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

The programme focused on the growing concerns of drug abuse and illicit trafficking, with special emphasis on legal rights and remedies available under the law. The event was held under the chairmanship of Tasleem Arief, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and under the supervision of Sajad Ur Rehman, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar and Prof (Dr) Yasmeen Farooq Khan, Principal of Government College for Women, M.A Road Srinagar.

The awareness programme was conducted with the objectives of the NALSA (Legal Services to the Victims of Drug Abuse and Eradication of Drug Menace) Scheme, 2015, which aims to provide legal aid and support to the victims of drug abuse while contributing to the national mission of eradicating the drug menace.

Urba Rashid, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, delivered a detailed session highlighting the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, spreading awareness about the legal consequences of drug abuse and the rehabilitative measures available under the law.

Advocate Suhaila Ali, Panel Lawyer of DLSA Srinagar, sensitised the participants about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and stressed that women affected by domestic violence are entitled to free legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

She also shared information about the NALSA legal aid helpline  toll-free number 15100, urging participants to reach out for legal assistance and support without hesitation.

The programme witnessed active participation from students, faculty members, Para Legal volunteers of DLSA Srinagar, aimed to empower citizens with legal knowledge and ensure access to justice, particularly for the vulnerable and marginalised sections affected by drug abuse and domestic violence.