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PANAJI: Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar, IPS, on Sunday said the Goa Police has prepared a three-year roadmap to achieve a drug-free Goa in line with the Government of India’s vision of a drug-free nation by 2029.
Addressing participants at a 10-km anti-drug run organised by the Goa Police, the DGP stressed that the fight against narcotics cannot be won by law enforcement agencies alone and called for active participation from families and communities.
“The Government of India has prepared a roadmap for a drug-free India over the next three years, and Goa Police is also preparing a roadmap for a drug-free Goa. However, this fight cannot be won through enforcement alone. Community outreach and public participation are equally important to realise the dream of a drug-free India by 2029,” Alok Kumar said.
Highlighting the police’s enforcement efforts, the DGP said Goa Police has registered over 900 drug-related cases during the last five years, arrested more than 1,000 accused and seized over 1,000 kilograms of narcotic substances. He added that a significant quantity of seized drugs has also been destroyed.
“In the last five years, Goa Police has registered more than 900 cases, arrested over 1,000 people and seized more than 1,000 kilograms of drugs. But enforcement alone is not enough. Every family and every community must join this movement if we want to eliminate the drug menace,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the public response to the anti-drug campaign, Alok Kumar said the enthusiastic participation in the run reflected a collective commitment towards making Goa drug-free.
The DGP also thanked Chief Secretary V. Candavelou for extending continuous support to anti-drug initiatives, including the formation of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and providing logistical assistance. He also acknowledged Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant for consistently backing the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs in Goa.
“With everyone’s collective resolve and participation, I am confident that we can achieve the dream of a drug-free Goa and a drug-free India,” the DGP said.
