Pune: Police action alone is not enough to curb drug trafficking; citizens must also actively participate in the effort, said Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Wednesday evening.“As long as demand for drugs continues, their supply will also persist. Therefore, citizens should take the initiative to prevent drug consumption and sale. If they notice drugs being sold in their neighbourhood, they should inform the police,” Kumar said.The Union Home Ministry organised a national motorcycle rally under the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat – Fight Against Drugs’ in Pune on Wednesday to mark National Unity Day. Around 40 motorcyclists from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are participating in the rally, which will leave Pune for Mumbai on Oct 23.Speaking at the event, Kumar said, “To tackle Drug consumption, Pune police needs citizens, educational institutions and various sections of society to work together to make the campaign successful. Active cooperation between the police and citizens will strengthen the fight against drugs.”“We need to prevent the sale of tobacco, gutka and cigarettes in areas around schools and colleges. If such products are being sold near educational institutions, complaints should be lodged against the vendors concerned,” he added.
