Islamabad   -  Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman has called for collective efforts to save youth from drugs.

He was addressing a seminar in connection with use of drugs here under the auspices of Islamabad police here on Thursday. 

The IGP said that police were working on the eradication of drugs from the society. He underlined the role of ulema for minimising the use of drugs.

He was of the view that the police were also being made accountable when it comes to action against the drug-users and suppliers. He said many of the police officials have been penalised for their abetment to the crime. The IGP also invited the ulema to sit in the conciliatory committees. Ulema from all sects were invited to the seminar as senior police officials also attended the event. Speaking on the occasion, SSP (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanweer briefed the participants about the steps taken by the police against drugs. He said that the police have taken a number of actions against the drug suppliers and added that the force has arrested over 700 drug suppliers. He also appreciated the community role.

Speaking on the occasion, ulema appreciated the police role in curbing the crime in the city and also floated their proposals. They suggested setting up committees at the local level and inclusion of the ulema in the conciliatory committees.

They also called for action against the drug suppliers especially in katchi abadis. They suggested that the drug addicts be provided medical facility in private hospitals on the pattern of government hospitals.