In a significant step towards making villages safer and strengthening the push against drug abuse, the installation of streetlights and CCTV cameras in 15 recognised drug-affected hotspot villages of Kapurthala district will begin shortly.
Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora announced this during a meeting with representatives of Village Defence Committees (VDCs) and officers of multiple departments at the District Administrative Complex, Kapurthala.
The officials reviewed the progress of initiatives being undertaken to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse in the identified villages. They stated that coordinated efforts by the district administration, police and Village Defence Committees were beginning to yield positive results.
The meeting deliberated on multiple measures, including installation of CCTV cameras, provision of streetlights, strengthening of village-level security arrangements, regular monitoring of suspicious activities and greater public participation in the anti-drug drive. The officials also reviewed the difficulties and suggestions proposed by representatives of the Village Defence Committees.
Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal and SSP Gaurav Toora stated that the administration had set a target of 60 days to eliminate the drug-hotspot status of these 15 villages.
They appealed to villagers to cooperate with the administration and police by sharing details about drug trafficking and other suspicious activities. They underlined that active public participation was vital for making the anti-drug push successful and ensuring a safer environment for the younger generation.
