A major anti-narcotics crackdown in Ladakh has exposed the alarming involvement of local youths, including juveniles and underage girls, in both drug consumption and peddling.
The recently formed Anti-Narcotics Task Force has apprehended several drug consumers and peddlers and seized 1.5 kgs of Charas within the first week of its operations.
Investigations have revealed that several young consumers are also functioning as peddlers to finance their addiction, highlighting the need for intensified awareness campaigns, preventive interventions and community engagement.
The swift action by the newly constituted ANTF reflects Lt Governor's firm commitment to combating the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the region.
Further, instances of intravenous drug use have highlighted the potential risk of communicable diseases, making the issue not only a law-and-order concern but also a public health challenge.
Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed strict action against drug peddlers and users and called for dismantling the entire supply chain of narcotics operating in the region.
