DG, ANF briefs Interior Minister on narcotics control

ISLAMABAD: Director General (DG) Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Major General Aneeq ur Rehman Malik Tuesday brief  caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Buti regarding efforts being made for narcotics control.

All departments will have to work together to save the nation from the curse of drugs, the minister said adding the role of ANF in this regard was very important.

He appreciated the recent raids of the force and arrests of drug peddlers along with recovery of drugs from their possession.

The minister also directed to take strict action against those involved in drugs business.

He said Pakistan would be made a drug free country while the young generation to be protected from the menace for healthy society.

Sarfraz Bugti said the government would provide all kind of support in that regard.

Meanwhile, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaz Bugti on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack on Police Mobile in Laki Marwat.

The minister grieved over the martyrdom of two police constables in the attack during an exchange of fire and prayed for the departed souls, said a handout issued from the ministry.

He appreciated the role of the police in the maintenance of law and order in the country.

The interior minister said that the best medical aid should be provided to the injured policeman, adding that such incidents cannot demoralize the brave police.