By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: In light of the special directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, Islamabad Police has launched a special “Nashaa Ab Nahi”tehreek to eradicate narcotics and keep the youngsters safe from the curse of drugs.
As part of this initiative, Islamabad Police officers are conducting special awareness campaigns on the harms of drugs and their prevention.
During the past week, Islamabad Police teams took effective action against drug dealers, resulting in the arrest of 98 drug dealers. Seized items included 16.99 kilograms of hashish, 27.92 kilograms of heroin, 3.75 kilograms of ice, and 380 bottles of liquor. Cases have been registered against the arrested individuals and further investigations are underway.
The IGP Islamabad emphasized that “Nashaa Ab Nahi” is a movement initiated by Islamabad Police, where drug use will not be tolerated and those involved in drug peddling will be dealt severely.
He further said that the excessive use of drug among young people and students is destructive to both their health and future. Addiction is not just an individual problem but also the cause of ruin for entire families and societies. It’s a disease that not only ruins the lives of hundreds of young people but also subjects them to various distresses.
However, youngsters should protect themselves from this scourge and play their part in saving others around them from the curse of drugs, he maintained. The IGP Islamabad urges citizens to support Islamabad Police in combating drugs and commit to “Nashaa Ab Nahi” tehreek.
“Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activityrelated to drug peddling to their respective police stations or at the emergency helpline “Pucar-15,” or the “ICT-15” app.
