Ranchi: Ranchi Police has recently appointed an inspector-rank official as the nodal officer for issues related to drug trafficking and the illicit liquor trade. The appointment was made following directions from the state police headquarters.
Ranchi police said the new appointment will help take time-bound action against people involved in drug trafficking as well as sale and manufacture of illicit liquor.
Talking to TOI, Ranchi SSP Surendra Kumar Jha said: “We have appointed two inspector-rank officials to rein in the drug menace and crimes against women. These officers are responsible for collecting information, conducting raids and booking the culprits at the earliest as per law. We have already issued WhatsApp numbers for the common citizens and requested them to provide information to police if they have any information regarding the drug and liquor trade. The identity of the informers would be kept secret.”
Jha added: “We have seized opium and ganja from several places and action against the culprits has been initiated at the respective police stations. For the next seven days, all station in-charges have been asked to co-ordinate with the nodal officer and exchange information regarding the contraband and illicit liquor trade so that the offenders could be nab at the earliest.”
Meanwhile, police have also planned awareness campaigns to protect youngsters from drug traffickers. “We have planned webinars for students as well as parents to create awareness against the use of contrabands. For rural areas, we are roping in sahiyas and rozgar sewaks to spread the message among the masses,” Jha said.
When contacted, the nodal officer for drive against drugs and illicit liquor, John Murmu, said: “We have destroyed several illegal hooch brewing facilities. We are collecting information on people involved in the drug trade.”