India, March 28 -- The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that a bill on drug de-addiction has been finalised and will be introduced during the ongoing budget session.Maps

Responding to supplementary questions from MLAs during Question Hour, Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Masood Itoo said they would make efforts to introduce the bill in the current session.

"I assure you that the bill is ready. We will try to introduce it during the ongoing session," the minister said, according to news agency.

The Minister emphasised that the responsibility of curbing the flow of drugs in Jammu & Kashmir lies with the police, while the Health Department's role is confined to creating awareness and re...