Srinagar DC and SSP chair District NCORD meeting, disqualifying 73 driving licences and blacklisting 56 vehicles in NDPS cases. More anti-drug crackdowns underway to curb trafficking.
Srinagar, February 10: In a decisive push against drug abuse and trafficking, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Akshay Labroo chaired a District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting today at the DC Office. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Chakravarthy joined to review anti-drug measures in Srinagar district.
Key Review Highlights from Srinagar NCORD Meeting
The session focused on inter-agency coordination, pinpointing drug hotspots, NDPS vehicle confiscations, and awareness campaigns in schools. Officials highlighted ongoing efforts to educate youth on narcotics’ dangers.
Major Actions in NDPS Cases Srinagar
Following NCORD directives, authorities cracked down on drug peddlers:
- 73 driving licences disqualified for accused in narcotics cases.
- 56 vehicles blacklisted by Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir under NDPS Act.
More NDPS-linked confiscations are under examination to dismantle supply chains.
DC Srinagar’s Strong Stance on Drug Trafficking Crackdown
DC Labroo praised the Transport Department for suspending licences and blacklisting vehicles, calling them “privileges, not rights.” He vowed zero leniency for misuse in drug crimes, emphasizing protection for Srinagar’s youth.
SSP Chakravarthy reinforced a “zero tolerance” policy, promising prosecution, licence disqualifications, vehicle blacklisting, and full legal action against offenders.
Future Plans to Combat Drug Menace in Srinagar
The meeting resolved to enhance coordination for enforcement, awareness drives, and rehabilitation. This builds on Srinagar’s aggressive anti-drug campaign.
Attendees included RTO Kashmir Qazi Irfan, Additional DC Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, DySP Syed Sleeth Shah, ICDS Programme Officer SDM West Irfan Bahadur, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, District Social Welfare Officer Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Assistant Labour Commissioner Adnan Tariq, CMO Dr Tahir Sajad, and reps from Excise, Drug Control, YS&S, and ATFs.
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