Lakadganj Police has taken a commendable initiative in the direction of taking the youth out of drug addiction and bringing them into the mainstream of the society, instead of limiting them only to legal action. The police prepared the 26-year-old youth arrested for ganja consumption for de-addiction treatment through explanation and counselling. After this, with the permission of the court, he was admitted to Navjeevan De-addiction Center located in Manewada. According to police sources, in the Section 27 case registered at Lakadganj police station, the fact that the accused Faizan Anwar Shaikh (26), resident of Itwari Complex, was addicted to consuming ganja, came to light during the investigation. The police felt that merely taking legal action against him would not be enough. Treatment and family support is also necessary to get him out of drug addiction. Under this thinking, a special social initiative was taken with the concept of Police Commissioner. The police called Faizan and his mother to the police station and counseled them. The physical, mental, economic and social harm caused by drug abuse was explained in detail. The family was also given guidance to play an active role in the youth's de-addiction process. Through this initiative, the police has tried to convey the message that along with crime control, treatment and rehabilitation of youth addicted to drugs is also a social responsibility. Along with enforcing the law, giving a wayward youth an opportunity for a new start can also be an important part of the role of the police.
Written consent for treatment
After counselling, Faizan himself expressed his desire to take de-addiction treatment and gave written consent with his own hand. After this, after completing the necessary legal process under Section 64-A of the NDPS Act, the police presented a detailed report related to his treatment and rehabilitation in the court. After getting permission and order from the court, he was admitted to Navjeevan De-addiction Centre, Manewada for medical treatment and regular counselling. This action was taken under the leadership of Senior Police Inspector Mukund Kawade under the guidance of Assistant Commissioner of Police, North Department, Additional Police Commissioner, DCP Circle-3 and Assistant Police Commissioner under the concept of Police Commissioner. In this, Havildar Mayur Bansod, Anand Maraskulhe and policeman Devanand Selokar played important roles.