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Archit Watts
Tribune News Service
Muktsar, August 18
The anti-drug committees, which are so far working successfully in some villages falling in Gidderbaha Assembly segment here, have now gone a step further to strengthen their efforts in curbing the drug menace.
For instance, the anti-drug committee of Gurusar village has announced to give money to those giving information about drugs.
Ranjit Singh, founder member of the committee, Gurusar village, said “We have announced to give cash reward of Rs 500 if the tip-off given by an informer leads to seizure of narcotic, psychotropic and controlled substances. This is just to involve maximum number of villagers and get authentic information.”
He further said the cash reward could be increased if the information led to a big seizure.
“Two drug peddlers from our village today gave in writing that they will not sell narcotics in future. It happened just because of our committee,” he added.
Notably, the anti-drug committees have nabbed nearly 25 people with drugs in the last about two months in Gidderbaha Assembly segment. Besides, some addicts have been admitted to the de-addiction centres as well.
Cell phones not allowed in police meet
The district police on Saturday held a meeting with some members of the anti-drug committees at the DSP office in Gidderbaha but did not allow them to take cell phones inside. “We are working for the welfare of the society, just assisting the police. However, we were told to first put our phones outside in the custody of a constable. It is surprising as the cops are treating us like suspects,” said a member of a committee.