Dehradun Administration Launches Mega Drive for “Drugs-Free Devbhoomi”; FIR on the Spot Against Drug Peddlers, 6,000 Testing Kits Procured
Immediate FIR against Drug Peddlers and Adulterators; 6,000 Test Kits Purchased for Mass Testing in Colleges
DM Savin Bansal: “No Place for Drug Dealers in the State Capital”
Dehradun: To realize Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s vision of “Drugs-Free Devbhoomi,” the Dehradun district administration has launched an extensive and coordinated campaign aimed at eradicating the menace of drugs from the region. Chairing the district-level Narcotics Coordination Committee meeting on Thursday at Rishiparna Auditorium, District Magistrate Savin Bansal outlined a comprehensive strategy to curb illegal drug trade, prevent pharmaceutical misuse, and safeguard youth from addiction.
Tougher Enforcement and Immediate Legal Action
District Magistrate Savin Bansal declared that there will be no place for drug traffickers in Dehradun.
Any individual found involved in drug peddling or mixing intoxicating substances in pharmaceuticals will face immediate FIR registration under stringent sections of law.
He directed all enforcement and regulatory departments to act in complete coordination for swift, effective action against drug-related crimes.
Strict Monitoring of Drug Factories and Medical Stores
The DM instructed continuous inspection of drug manufacturing units and medical stores to check illegal drug activities.
He mandated installation of CCTV cameras in all medical stores and directed the Drug Control Department to conduct intensive checks to prevent misuse of pharmaceutical substances.
6,000 Drug Testing Kits Procured for Mass Testing in Educational Institutions
As part of the “Nasha Mukt Doon” initiative, the administration has procured 6,000 drug testing kits for large-scale testing across colleges and universities.
DM Bansal approved funds on the spot for the Health Department to conduct drug testing in both government and private educational institutions through the Special Task Force (STF).
Anti-Drug Committees to be Linked with STF
To ensure real-time communication and rapid response, the DM directed that anti-drug committees formed in schools and colleges be directly linked with the STF.
He also ordered monthly reviews of anti-drug activities to ensure sustained vigilance and progress.
Helpline and Dedicated Anti-Drug Cell to Support Citizens
The administration is establishing a public helpline and a dedicated anti-drug cell to facilitate citizen participation in the campaign.
The DM emphasized extensive publicity of the “Maanas” Helpline Number 1933 and the NCV Maanas Portal across schools, colleges, and public spaces for reporting drug-related activities confidentially.
Rehabilitation and Mental Health Support Strengthened
The DM instructed the Social Welfare Officer to operationalize Raiwala Old Age Home as a de-addiction and mental health center at the earliest.
He also directed inspection of all private and government-run de-addiction centers and regular monitoring by local revenue and police officials.
Awareness Campaigns to Reach Every Village
DM Bansal directed that large-scale awareness campaigns be conducted to educate people about the harmful effects of drug use.
He emphasized using Asha workers, Anganwadi sevikas, and local volunteers to spread awareness in rural areas and ensure every citizen is informed about helpline services.
Random Drug Testing during Traffic Checks
To tackle urban drug use, the DM ordered random drug testing during road traffic enforcement drives, ensuring stricter road safety and deterrence against substance abuse.
Joint Enforcement to Dismantle Drug Supply Networks
The DM called upon ANTF, STF, NCB, police, and the Drug Control Department to jointly work on dismantling the supply chain and identifying hidden networks involved in drug trafficking.
He also directed data analysis of past years’ cases to map out linkages and networks involved in narcotics activities.
Meeting Attendees
The meeting was attended by DFO Mayank Garg, Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Jai Bharat Singh, SDMs Harigiri, Smrita Parmar, and Aparna Dhaundiyal, CMO Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Excise Officer Virendra Kumar Joshi, Social Welfare Officer Deepankar Ghildiyal, Drug Inspector Vinod Jagudi, District Education Officer Premlal Bharti, and Tehsildar Sushila Kothiyal, among others.
With mass drug testing, strict surveillance, dedicated helpline support, and coordinated enforcement, the Dehradun district administration has launched a determined campaign to turn the Chief Minister’s vision of a “Drugs-Free Devbhoomi” into reality.
As DM Savin Bansal firmly stated — “There is no place for drug dealers in the state capital.”
