Karachi police formulate anti-drug policy with educational institutions
KARACHI: Recognising the growing threat of narcotics consumption in the city’s educational institutions, the city’s South Zone police have prepared an anti-drug policy in collaboration with the heads of 22 universities and schools. Speaking to Dawn on Monday, South Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Asad Raza said: “Recognising the need for a coordinated, proactive and sustainable response, the police have adopted this comprehensive anti-drug policy to safeguard st
Law enforcement in Karachi's South Zone has partnered with 22 local educational institutions to launch a comprehensive strategy aimed at curbing narcotics use among students. This initiative prioritizes early intervention, parental involvement, and institutional accountability to create a secure learning environment. Key measures include the formation of specialized anti-drug committees and the implementation of mandatory drug-screening consent forms for students. Additionally, schools will host regular awareness campaigns to educate the youth on the severe health and legal risks associated with substance abuse. The police have also deployed a dedicated surveillance unit, the Campus Security and Substance Abuse Watch, to monitor areas surrounding schools and prevent drug peddlers from infiltrating campus grounds. This collaborative effort seeks to foster a culture of health and responsibility by bridging the gap between educators, families, and authorities.
This policy represents a significant shift toward a proactive, multi-stakeholder approach to addressing the escalating crisis of drug abuse within Karachi's academic institutions.
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