SNE NETWORK.TARN-TARAN.
Government campaigns to eradicate the drug problem in Punjab have raised serious questions about the ground reality. While the state government and the Tarn Taran district administration are raising awareness through a “war against drugs” campaign in villages, a video that has gone viral on social media has exposed the government’s claims.
Allegations of child being pushed into the drug trade, investigation underway
In this video, which is rapidly going viral on social media, a young child can allegedly be seen involved in the drug trade. Furthermore, it is alleged that when a person protested the situation and tried to share information, he was assaulted by drug addicts and suspected traffickers. However, the veracity of this viral video is being investigated at the administrative level.
Demand for concrete action along with awareness campaigns
Following this incident, the debate has intensified as to whether awareness campaigns alone can eradicate the serious problem of drug addiction. Local residents and analysts believe that merely limiting paper campaigns or meetings is insufficient to achieve the goal of a drug-free Punjab. Unless the drug supply chain is attacked at the village level and the safety of citizens filing complaints is ensured, ground-level change is impossible.
Joint Responsibility of Administration and Society
Public representatives and officials say that village councils, social organizations, parents, and ordinary citizens must come together in the fight against drug abuse. Furthermore, the local police and administration also have a responsibility to take strict and effective legal action against criminals involved in drug trafficking to restore public confidence.###USA###UK###CANADA###PUNJAB###TARN-TARAN###PUNJAB-POLICE###DGP-PUNJAB###TARN-TARAN-POLICE###INDIA###AUSTRALIA###NEWZEALAND###FRANCE###GERMANY###ROME###SINGAPORE###CHINA###VIETNAM###