Meer Javeed
Kupwara, July, 15: Drug addiction can prove fatal sometimes. A drug addict can take his life if he doesn’t find drugs sometimes. An incident took place Yesterday in Ananwan village of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where an alleged drug addict ended his life after he was over Dose of Drugs.
The subject hung himself much to the shock of the people. He is survived by his old aged Parents . “He was a chronic drug addict and whole village knew about that. I was not expecting this from him. All were shocked in the village after the news spread,” said a local from Ananwan.
The locals said that drug addiction is a menace in the village. “There are dozens of villages in Handwara where youth are addicted to drugs. These drug addicts resort to thefts and are sources of menace. They are more nuisance than an asset to this nation,” said a local of the Northern Handwara.
There are drug addicts and drug peddlers everywhere. Police arrest them but find very difficult to contain them. A police official admitted that they face too many problems after arresting any drug addict. “Any drug addict after his arrest starts behaving in a strange way. These drug addicts are difficult to handle even in lock-ups. They sometimes start rubbing their bodies, hitting their forehead, slapping their cheeks, crying and demanding drugs for survival. A police officer is always afraid of allowing any drug addict to visit washroom. Committing suicide because of non-availability of drugs is not a big deal for a drug addict,” he said and added that a lot of care is being taken to handle drug addicts in lock-ups.
The people of Kashmir fervently desire to see their homeland free from the clutches of drug abuse. To achieve this goal, we must utilize all available resources and power to enact strict laws against drug peddlers and ensure mandatory rehabilitation for drug addicts. Exposing the drug mafia and prosecuting them under anti-terrorism laws will help cleanse our society from this vile menace.
In conclusion, the rising drug abuse crisis in Kashmir demands urgent and concerted action from all stakeholders. It is a threat not only to individual lives but also to the fabric of society and the future of our youth. By implementing stringent laws, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, and promoting awareness campaigns, we can safeguard our beloved Kashmir from the scourge of drug addiction and pave the way for a brighter, drug-free future.
