Civil Society Forum Kashmir CSFK expresses its shock and anguish over the seizure of cocaine worth 10 crores from Ganderbal, Availability of cocaine is a new challenge for the J&K UT
Srinagar, Dec17 (Kashmir Essence) : Cocaine is one of the deadliest substances used for drug addiction and claims thousands of lives across the globe every year.
The use of such substance has severe effects on the body which include sudden deaths, cardiovascular effects, neurological catastrophes and behavioral changes.
J&K UT is already suffering from huge population of heroin addicts faces a new challenge of cocaine availability. The pattern of drug addiction in Kashmir is alarming. Mushroom growth of peddlers, lakhs of heroin addicts and easy availability of heroine has made Kashmir a gold mine for drug peddlers and suppliers and miserable place for the people of J&K.
Government needs to wake up, plan new strategy, organize and coordinate all departments to curb the problem of drug addiction in Kashmir.
CSFK appeals to government to review their policies and approach to curb and control drug addiction in J&K.
CSFK appeals to society in general and religious leaders, trade bodies, educational institutions, coaching centers, business organizations and transport associations in particular to come forward and play their important and vital role in curbing the drug addiction.
