CM approves drug addicts’ rehabilitation in Sehat Card

DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Thursday presided over the first meeting of the provincial task force for anti-narcotics, said an official handout.
The members of the cabinet including Mian Khaliqur Rehman, Faisal Tarakai, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, the Chief Secretary, Anti-Narcotics Force, police, and other relevant authorities attended the meeting.
The forum reviews the provincial government steps taken for combating drug abuse and trafficking in the province.
Chief Minister Gandapur accorded formal approval to include the rehabilitation of drug addicts in the health card scheme, instructing officials to prepare a case for approval by the provincial cabinet.
The provincial government after formal approval from the cabinet will incorporate the drug rehabilitation centers into the health card panel, said the statement.
The chair issued instructions to police to crack down on drug dealers across the province and directed the removal of police officers who fail to take effective action and called for a special meeting of the task force within the next fifteen days to review progress.
A plan was devised to encourage farmers to adopt alternative crops, with the formation of a committee to engage farmers and report to the Chief Minister.
Additionally, the meeting emphasized institutionalizing the rehabilitation process for drug addicts, with clear responsibilities outlined for relevant courts and institutions.
This proposal will be submitted to the provincial cabinet for final approval.
The Chief Minister expressed strong disapproval of those involved in drug addiction and trafficking, emphasizing that there would be no forgiveness for those who destroy lives through drugs.
He praised the ongoing rehabilitation program in Peshawar and urged the transfer of drug addicts from other districts to Peshawar’s rehabilitation centers. Special measures for rehabilitating drug addicts imprisoned in jails were also discussed.
A detailed briefing was provided on the progress of the anti-narcotics operations under the Drug-Free Peshawar campaign, which has successfully closed several drug factories and destroyed large quantities of narcotics.
Awareness campaigns in educational institutions were highlighted, along with the rehabilitation of thousands of drug addicts.
The Chief Minister expressed appreciation for the performance of the Anti-Narcotics Force in combating drug trafficking, with notable arrests and high conviction rates.