April 29: In a focused drive aimed at ensuring road safety and curbing drug abuse, Police in Kulgam conducted Rapid Urine Drug Abuse Tests of drivers plying on the National Highway within district limits.
The checking drive was carried out to identify drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotic or psychotropic substances, which pose a serious threat to public safety and can lead to fatal road accidents. Several drivers were screened during the operation through rapid testing kits.
J&K Police stated that such drives will continue in future as part of its zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and its sustained efforts to keep roads safe for commuters. Persons found involved in drug consumption or related illegal activities shall be dealt with strictly under law.
SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS appealed transporters and drivers to stay away from drugs, obey traffic regulations, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the larger interest of public safety. He also urged citizens to share any information related to drug peddling or abuse with Police so that timely action can be taken.
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