Srinagar, April 18 -- Police in Srinagar on Saturday carried out a comprehensive inspection drive targeting chemist shops and druggist establishments located in the vicinity of hospitals across the district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan aimed at curbing drug abuse.
Police said the teams conducted detailed inspections of stock registers, sale and purchase records, valid licenses, and other mandatory documentation at various establishments as a part of the drive.
The primary objective of the exercise was to identify irregularities and curb the illegal sale or misuse of pharmaceutical drugs, particularly controlled and prescription medicines that may contribute to substance abuse among the youth.
Officials reiterated that an...