TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pitched for harsher punishments such as confiscation of assets of those involved in the drug trade and their public shaming, saying such action will act as strong deterrence.
Mr. Shah addressed a conference on “Drugs Smuggling and National Security” during which he also watched through video conferencing the destruction of more than 1.40 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹ 2,378 crore in various parts of the country.
He said it is the aim of the Modi government to create such an India where not even a single youth is addicted to drugs and to achieve this it is necessary for both the states and the Centre to work together.
Harsher punishment will act as a stronger deterrent as it will send a stronger message, he said, adding confiscation of assets of those involved in the illicit drug trade should be increased.
He emphasised that public shaming or boycotting of such individuals will discourage others from joining the drug trade. “We need to move ruthlessly towards the confiscation of assets.”
The home minister said states should collaborate with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on financial investigations and refer the cases to the ED.
Related Posts
