Stressing that the battle against social menaces requires more than just legal enforcement, the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner on Jan. 19 called for a unified front involving voluntary and religious organisations to safeguard human values and insulate society from the scourge of drug abuse. His remarks came during a meeting with a high-level delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Hyderabad City, who briefed him on their upcoming campaign titled UPHOLD HUMAN DIGNITY (Jan. 18-30).
The delegation led by JIH Telangana President Muhammad Azharuddin presented a comprehensive action plan to the Commissioner. The campaign aims to address the deteriorating social fabric through grassroots intervention and psychological support: Specialised workshops designed to build resilience among the youth against substance abuse and social deviations. The DARE medical team free health camps in underprivileged urban clusters (slums), expert counselling for those battling mental health challenges. Visiting de-addiction centres to offer solidarity and moral support to recovering addicts, ensuring they are not marginalised.Raising awareness about key government initiatives, such as the ‘NashaMukt Bharat Abhiyan’, to ensure benefits reach the grassroots level.
Commending the initiative, the Police Commissioner remarked that religious and social institutions play a pivotal role in shaping public morality.