Sindh PA committee reviews action against drugs
KARACHI: Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Thursday reviewed action against drugs across the province, particularly around educational institutions. The committee, chaired by PPP legislator, Faryal Talpur, was briefed on the progress of an area-wise plan and action taken against the sale of drugs near schools and colleges, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh home…
On Thursday, the Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs met to review actions taken against drug abuse in the province, with particular focus on areas near educational institutions. The committee, led by PPP legislator Faryal Talpur, received an update on an area-based plan and actions taken to curb the sale of illicit substances close to schools and colleges, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh home minister.
Talpur emphasized the need for better coordination to make the campaign more successful. She reiterated that the sale and consumption of drugs around educational institutions would not be accepted. Protecting the youth from the perils of drugs was, for her, the government’s and relevant institutions’ top priority. She advocated for stronger action against synthetic drugs, cocaine, and drug delivery networks operating online.
Additionally, she directed authorities to intensify checks at border entry and exit points and to regularly assess the effectiveness of area-specific action plans.
Talpur praised the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and Sindh Police for their efforts and inquired about the number of drug-related cases registered, suspects arrested, and cases that had resulted in convictions. Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar informed the committee that the government was intensifying its anti-drug campaign, employing a zero-tolerance policy, particularly around educational institutions.
He highlighted the need for joint action by relevant agencies against synthetic drugs and online networks. Lanjar also directed the committee to be kept updated on progress and announced that a mechanism was being established to open new courts under the new drug law to expedite trials and ensure cases are concluded.
DIG Irfan Baloch, the chief of the task force, reported that Sindh Police had, for the first time, destroyed 105 kilograms of hashish and over six tonnes of gutka mawa by burning. Additionally, 40 kilograms of ice had been seized. In 57 operations, 132 suspects were arrested, with 78 of them serving sentences in prisons. Later, ANF Brigadier Umar provided a detailed briefing, stating that ANF teams, operating under the instructions of the home minister, were continuing operations across the province.
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