Will deal firmly with drugs menace: DGP

Srinagar, Dec 23: The Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Dilbag Singh on Friday said they will deal with the challenge of drug menace the way they dealt with the challenge of militancy here.
Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a function here, the DGP said that they will deal with the challenge of drug menace firmly and with steadfastness.
“The way police are dealing with the challenge of drugs trade in Jammu and Kashmir is beneficial for the society and people should also stand with them so that this menace is dealt with firmly and steadfastness,” he said.
He said they will deal with the challenge of drug menace, the way they have been dealing with the challenge of militancy here.
The DGP also said it is shameful for those who are issuing threat letters to citizens here and want to create a wedge among communities, thereby derailing the peaceful environment here.
“Some people are not happy with the peace and development here, but I believe people of Jammu and Kashmir will give a befitting reply to them,” he said. The DGP said that some militants are issuing threats to people and journalists through blogs and letters, and police have already taken action against some while the case was being investigated. “People don’t need to worry,” he said.
In response to a question about the arrest of five cops allegedly involved in drug trade, Singh said there was a need to deal sternly with the menace.
“We have to deal with drug menace just like we are doing with terrorism. This action needs to be intensified and people also have to cooperate with the police,” he said.
Earlier, the DGP inaugurated the 18th Martyrs Memorial football tournament here. He said 40 teams will take part in the event organised to pay tributes to personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.