Launches Anti-Drug helpline & Whtsapp Chatbot
Punjab Newsline, SAS Nagar (Mohali), August 28-
Reiterating the firm commitment of his government to make Punjab a drug Free State, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dedicated the new office of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and launched Anti-Drug Helpline and WhatsApp Chatbot (9779100200).
Interacting with the media after inspecting the newly constructed office and launching the helpline, the Chief Minister said that Punjab Government has decided to rechristen the Apex State Level Drug Law Enforcement Unit as the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), instead of the present designation of Special Task Force. He said that this cell will be functional on an independent floor at second Floor of Police Station Sohana, Sector-79 SAS Nagar adding that the building has been recently renovated at a cost of Rs 90 lakh. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Anti-Drug Helpline and WhatsApp Chatbot (9779100200) option has been launched for successful fight against drugs.
The Chief Minister said that this helpline will provide ordinary citizens and drug addicts an opportunity to inform about the drug traffickers and ensure medical help for the addicts who intend to undergo de-addiction.