Srinagar, Jul 27 : Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Dr S P Vaid today reiterated his appeal to the people to maintain peace as it was necessary for the development and prosperity of the state. In his fresh appeal today on a television channel, Dr Vaid said people should work for the development and prosperity of the state, which was not possible without peace and normalcy. “Kashmir is a land of Sufis and saints and do not allow this heaven on earth to become hell,” he said, adding that people are peace loving and devoted. The DGP said police has already launched a war against drug menace in the state. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has sanctioned Rs 5.5 crore for construction of drug-de-addiction centres in Srinagar. The state government has allotted a piece of land in Eidgah area of the city where the centre would be constructed, the DGP said. Dr Vaid said the de-addiction centre, which was set up in Police Control Room (PCR), Srinagar has saved the lives of scores of people, including youths who were drug addicts. The centre is functioning normally, he said. "We have just 15 beds there and we need more," he said, adding, "because of financial constraint we could not expand it. Now a full-fledged centre will come up in Eidgah area." He said similar centres has also been set up in Jammu and Anantnag and Baramulla where people are being helped and treated. However, he said it was the responsibility of the health department to set up the drug de-addiction centres in the state. "We are trying to help people with funds," Dr Vaid said, adding, "We have to pay doctors and others." During a function at Baramulla in north Kashmir yesterday, Dr Vaid reiterated that police will continue to fight against the drugs and law breaking elements. Referring to the recent successes of the police in recovering around 80 Kgs of heroine in Baramulla and Poonch, the DGP said all out war against the drug peddlers and the people involved in this nefarious trade will be taken to logical conclusion. He said situation was much better than what it was nine months ago as people are not supporting militancy and want peace in the state. While referring to the work and functioning of the police in north Kashmir Range, Dr Vaid expressed his satisfaction and said that during the past few months police has shown excellent results on various fronts, including war against drugs, disposal of crime and day to day policing. He said,''More than 60 youths, who had joined militant ranks, have been weaned away and by this we have saved not only their lives but their families too.'' Advising the Jawans and officers to improve their soft skills, the DGP exhorted upon the policemen to be firm with the erring persons and law breakers and be polite with the law abiding citizens. He said that law breakers will be brought to book. UNI
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