IGP V K Birdi inspects Police Drug De-addiction Centre in Baramulla
BARAMULLA, 12 January 2024: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K Birdi, undertook a visit to Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Friday, where he inspected the on-ground scenario of the Police Drug De-addiction Centre and assessed the overall functioning of the centre. Besides, he inspected the construction work of the under-construction Police Post in the Old Town Baramulla and he also visited Police Station Baramulla.
Accompanied by DIG NKR, Shri Vivek Gupta-IPS, and other notable officers including SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS & SP Headquarters Baramulla, the IGP Kashmir engaged in a comprehensive assessment during his visit.
During his visit to the Police Drug De-addiction Centre, IGP Kashmir while interacting with the public, assured them that the war against drugs will continue till the end of this menace. IGP Kashmir appreciated the swift action of J&K Police especially Baramulla Police in tackling the narco-terrorism as well as the drug menace. The action against the drug menace will be continued with more pace, said the IGP Kashmir.
He further appealed to the general public to cooperate & inform the police whenever they notice any drug peddling in the area to save the future of the youth of the valley. IGP Kashmir also highlighted the importance of rehabilitating victims of drug abuse. Recognizing the severe impacts of drug abuse on individuals and communities, V.K Birdi emphasized the importance of combining law enforcement efforts with initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and support the recovery and reintegration of affected individuals into society.
The rehabilitation efforts at the Police Drug De-Addiction Centre aim not only at breaking the cycle of addiction but also at reintegrating individuals into society as productive and healthy members said V.K Birdi.
Emphasizing the importance of fostering open communication within families, he advised parents of the recovering patients to dedicate quality time to their children, highlighting that a communication gap often contributes to behavioural issues in youngsters.
Further, IGP Kashmir engaged with the dedicated staff members of the Centre and took stock of the overall functioning of the centre. Expressing his contentment with the overall functioning of the facility, he took note of any concerns raised by the staff and assured swift resolution of the issues.
