Sopore, Nov 15 (KNS): Growing drug addiction among youth emerged as a major concern during a Thana Diwas programme organised by Sopore Police at Police Station Bomai on Sunday, with residents calling for greater awareness and coordinated efforts to tackle the menace.

The programme was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore, Neha Jain, and attended by DySP PC Wadoora Gurpreet Singh, SHO Police Station Bomai Inspector Zia Ur Rehman and other police officers.

Representatives from villages falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai participated in the meeting and raised several issues concerning police and civil administration.

According to a police statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), participants expressed serious concern over the growing threat of drug abuse, particularly among young people, and urged the police to intensify preventive measures.

The residents stressed the need to organise awareness programmes in schools and other educational institutions to educate students about the harmful consequences of drug addiction.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

They also assured the police of their full cooperation in combating drug abuse and other anti-social activities, while emphasising the importance of stronger police-public coordination.

During the interaction, participants highlighted several local grievances and sought their timely resolution.

SSP Sopore Neha Jain listened to the issues raised by the residents and assured them that grievances falling within the jurisdiction of the police would be addressed, while matters concerning civil administration would be taken up with the relevant authorities.

She thanked the participants for coming forward with their concerns and sought continued public cooperation in maintaining peace, preventing crime and strengthening harmony in the area.

The meeting also focused on improving communication between the police and local communities to ensure that public concerns are addressed through regular interaction. (KNS)