Arunachal meet to review steps against drug abuse
During the meeting, a growing health concern over rising cases of HIV and hepatitis among arrested drug users were flagged, a DIPRO report said. Papum Pare SP Taru Gusar warned that the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) could become a hub for these diseases if the situation is not addressed urgently.
He said many addicts are being released before completing their stipulated detention period due to health complications and called for a robust monitoring mechanism to track such cases and ensure timely medical care.
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