Jammu, April 12: Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday expressed serious concern over growing menace of drug addiction and has sought strict action to curb drug smuggling in Jammu and Kashmir that has given rise to social evils and criminal activities.
According to a statement issued by the party, Bukhari while interacting with youth in Jammu region said Jammu and Kashmir is facing a tough situation because of drug addiction and smuggling.
“The police, civil administration and general public have the responsibility to fight equally against the menace which has posed a threat to the future generation,” he said.
While highlighting the importance of awareness among the people about this menace, he directed the youth wing to work in this direction to save the life of the youth who become drug addicts and make the young generation aware of the drug addiction. “Apni Party youth wing shall come forward to play its important role,” he said.
On this occasion, the Apni Party President donated Rs 5 lakhs for awareness drive against drug addiction in Jammu amid growing concerns of the society against the social evils in Jammu and Kashmir.
He expressed his serious concern over the surge of drug addiction as it has given rise to multiple criminal activities.
Meanwhile, he also referred to the demands of daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir and appealed to the Govt to formulate a policy for their regularization and release of pending wages.
Expressing his anguish over the unfair selection process which sparked widespread protests in both Jammu and Srinagar cities, he said that the Govt must ensure transparency in recruitment process to restore the confidence of the aspirants of different jobs.
Earlier Bukhari welcomed the new entrants into the party fold and appreciated the youth wing for their hard work in making people aware of the policy and developmental agenda of Apni Party.
