Student Confronts Police Officials Over AAP Leader Associates at Anti-Drug Seminar in Faridkot
During a seminar aimed at combating drug addiction held at Government Brijindra College in Faridkot on Wednesday, a student raised pointed questions before senior police officials, including Faridkot Range IG Jagadale Nilambari and Faridkot SSP Pragya Jain. The student specifically inquired about action taken against associates of certain leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the district, as well as police officers against whom past complaints of drug pushing had been lodged.
Police Officials Address Drug Awareness and Student Concerns
The IG and SSP were present at the college to educate students about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage them to collaborate with police and enforcement agencies in tackling this social menace. However, the event took an unexpected turn when Sukhbir Singh, a member of the Punjab Students Union, challenged the officials on their handling of such complaints.
Sukhbir Singh questioned what strict measures had been implemented regarding these allegations, including a case involving an attack on a member of an anti-drugs committee, while action had been taken against drug peddlers.
SSP Pragya Jain's Response and Assurance of Due Process
In response, Faridkot SSP Pragya Jain emphasized that appropriate action had been taken in every case brought before the police, based solely on merit. She explained that there is a established procedure for dealing with complaints, and action is initiated only after verifying the facts presented.
"There might be some black sheep in any department, but no one indulging in any kind of illegal activity is spared," Jain stated, addressing the concerns about potential misconduct within the force.
College Principal and Student Perspectives on Drug Eradication
Earlier in the seminar, SSP Jain urged students, particularly female students, to join self-motivation groups against drugs. She highlighted that such groups could play a crucial role in persuading addicts to seek de-addiction treatment if any youth was found under the influence of drugs.
College principal Gulshan Ahuja clarified that the seminar was intended for current college students, noting that the student who raised the questions was an ex-student of the institution. Meanwhile, some female students expressed that drug addiction is a severe issue requiring collective effort to eradicate from the state.
Key points from the seminar include:
- Police officials focused on raising awareness about drug abuse pitfalls.
- A student challenged action against AAP leader associates and accused cops.
- SSP Jain assured action based on merit and due procedure.
- Encouragement for student involvement in anti-drug motivation groups.
- Recognition of drug addiction as a critical social problem needing community contribution.
