Mirwaiz hails admin, police over action against drug dealers

Srinagar, Dec 2: Hurriyat (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Monday hailed the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its crackdown on the inter-state drug network.

In a religious address to a large congregation in Eidgah, Mirwaiz said that there was an urgent need for a collective action to improve societal conditions, particularly focusing on the escalating issue of drug addiction.

Highlighting the alarming statistic that over 1.5 million individuals are affected by drug addiction, Mirwaiz called for a united effort to combat this epidemic.

He pointed out that the vast network of mosques across the region could serve as pivotal centers in this fight. "Mosque committees can collaborate and implement effective ways to tackle drug addiction in every area," he stated, emphasizing the power of community involvement. They can keep an eye on suspected people in the area and help in their rehabilitation.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, as per a press statement, also expressed appreciation for the intensified efforts by the police to combat drug trafficking.

Acknowledging the recent arrests of several drug dealers and the confiscation of their properties, he remarked, "It is encouraging to see the administration taking decisive steps. When good measures are taken for the welfare of our society, they should also be appreciated by all."

Mirwaiz address stressed upon unified proactive measures, leveraging both religious institutions and law enforcement in the battle against drug addiction and the importance of community and administrative synergy in fostering a safer, healthier society.