Zero-tolerance for narcotics: Shah

RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for ensuring a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against illegal drugs and stressed the need to dismantle the entire narcotics network. Chairing a review meeting on the narcotics scenario in Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Shah said that drugs are not just a problem of the country but a global menace and the resolution to have a drug-free India assumes significance for building a prosperous and safe India.

“We can win the battle against drugs and its trafficking through a firm commitment and comprehensive strategy. Illegal trafficking of narcotics not only ruins the life of young generations but also weakens the country’s national security. The money acquired from illicit drug business promotes terrorism, left-wing extremism and weakens the country’s economy,” the home minister stated.

The convergent strategy should involve a top-down and bottom-up approach to integrate into a wide-reaching framework. Advocating a drug-free India, the Union minister asserted that all should pledge to fulfill the resolution. He suggested that the officials should undertake scientific methods in the investigation of drug trafficking cases.