According to the Chief Minister, severing the link between drug dealers and law enforcement is a crucial component of the operation. He has threatened to have police officers fired right now and have their property seized if a connection is found.
This development coincides with a political maelstrom brought on by a Tribune investigation detailing 14 drug-related deaths in 14 days. The police are at the forefront of an ineffective plan to deal with those engaged in this illicit commerce because of their admission that complaints are not being addressed and their preference for treating the accused.
Source: Times of India
Civil society’s contribution has also been unsatisfactory. Expanding the sphere of social resistance to drugs is a challenge that indicates a lack of preparation in policy and community engagement.
A lot more work would be needed to rectify the course than just moving a large number of officers, mostly from lower ranks. The rank and file needs to adopt a more progressive mindset, which starts with their rigorous work environment. Unreasonably lengthy work hours and a persistent lack of employees cannot serve as the cornerstone of a team that is otherwise equipped or even inspired to spearhead an ongoing war on narcotics.
Source: MIRROR NOW
Reducing the drug supply by drones from ports in Gujarat and Maharashtra or across the border requires ongoing surveillance and improved state-Centre collaboration.Politicians may find it easy to play the traditional blame game by adopting a reductionist perspective that limits the drug problem to Punjab-specific problems and victimisation narratives, but it would be a waste of time and energy. It’s time to declare this to be a national struggle. Change may occur if the authorities look for assistance from all sources, pay attention to the opinions of experts, and investigate novel solutions.
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