For the first time J&K Government would carry out a survey to find prevalence of substance abuse in Kashmir as increasing number of addicts are turning up at hospitals for treatment. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Samoon said the Government is “formulating a strategy” to undertake the maiden study. “We don’t have any reliable and latest data, although some studies have been carried out in past. First, we need to see how big the problem is and then accordingly the Government will frame its response,” said Samoon. Sources said the…
Read MoreAs drug abuse ‘surges’ in Kashmir, Govt orders survey to find magnitude
