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| Illegal drug use on rise at Kot-Bhalwal with impunity from law | | | Bharat Bhushan
JAMMU, Jan 28: At Kot-Bhalwal near here and its adjoining areas, the use of illicit drugs, including charas, and the non-medical use of prescription medicines has been on the rise.
A local sarpanch was alleged to be the main person held responsible by villagers for promoting the use of charas and other banned drugs.
They said youth aged 18 and older consumed illicit drugs almost all day at the "venue", specially selected for the purpose in the area. But, during evening hours, a beeline of the drug addicts could be seen outside the venue and then leaving the spot, they added.
None of the villagers, however, wanted to be quoted due to the fear of some criminals who visited the venue daily.
They said charas and liquor were being provided to the people "free" of cost. Somone from Janipura area had been supplying them charas, they added.
The villagers were sure that a surprise police raid on the venue was likely to lead to the seizure of a good quantity of charas.
Kangar Morh in the area was also alleged to have become a place of rest for drug addicts and criminals.
They said they had approached the concerned police several times but the latter had not bothered to act on their complaints. While gambing was common in and around Kangar, the incidents of thefts had also increased, they added.
They said while the consumption of drugs at Kot-Bhalwal had shown an increase due to their availability, thefts were taking place because the majority youth were unemployed and needed money to meet their personal needs.
Another growing problem in the area was the prescription drug abuse. Some drug addicts used prescription pain relievers for non-medical reasons, the villagers said.
While some purchased them from drug dealers, others got them on Internet with the help of friends and relatives who had Internet facility.
When some addicts were contacted for their comments, they said they resorted to drugs as they felt that their intoxicating effect would sway them away from the tensions of day-to-day life.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, they said they first tried drugs but it had become a habit now. "Most of us took to drugs to beat stress," they added.
The villagers stressed the need for creating awareness among these youth. A police crack-down on drug suppliers would also be helpful as in the event of non-availability of drugs, the youth might not be able to find other supplier, they felt. |
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