News Topic:Drug Abuse

Not just boys, girls too involved in drug abuse: DHSK

Top health officials painted a grim picture of Kashmir, stating that not just boys but girls too have fallen prey to drug abuse.

‘Habitual’ drug peddler booked under PSA in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir Police today booked a ‘notorious’ drug peddler under Public Safety Act (PSA).

Police organizes rally against drug abuse in Awantipora

SRINAGAR — As a part of anti-drug drive week, Police on Monday organized an awareness programme about the ill effects of drug abuse on...

Alleged drug addict ends life in Pulwama

Drug addiction can prove fatal sometimes. A drug addict can take his life if he doesn’t find drugs sometimes.

J&K Government sets up ATF on Narcotics

In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Government yesterday accorded sanction for setting up 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' for addressing the issue of growing drug abuse and trafficking in the UT.

Tenant murders landlord after scuffle over drug abuse

SRINAGAR — A tenant in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday allegedly murdered his landlord with a sharp edged weapon after an argument over drug...

Two women police officers vow to fight drug abuse in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Two women police officers — deputy superintendent of police (DySP) Nilza Angmo, who is the station house officer (SHO) at Budgam, and...

Youth dies due to overdose of drug in Kulgam

KULGAM — A 25-year-old youth was found dead under mysterious conditions at Okai village of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday.Reports...

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