Rising brown sugar trade in Adityapur Colony incites public concern, urgent intervention sought to curb drug abuse and crime.
ADITYAPUR – Concerned intellectuals in Adityapur Colony, located in the RIT police station area, are urgently calling for government intervention to counter the growing menace of brown sugar trade, drug abuse, and related criminal activity.
Local shops in the vicinity of Roads No. 7 and 8, especially during the night, have been transformed into open drug use areas, escalating addiction among local youth.
The negative impact of drug abuse on the future of these young individuals has added to the concerns of the intellectuals, who plan to engage with the Superintendent of Police (SP) to address the issue.
Unsocial elements have exploited the cover of darkness to engage in illegal activities, causing significant distress to the residents.
Women, in particular, are increasingly feeling unsafe venturing outside their homes.
The drug trade, primarily centred in the Muslim basti, part of the Adityapur police station area, has been linked to regular killings, securing its dominance over the trade.
The threat has now extended to the RIT police station area, posing a significant risk to the peace and prosperity of its residents.
A local social worker took a bold step by driving drug users away from the market areas on roads 7-8, and cautioned the locals against harbouring anti-social elements.
The alarming situation has highlighted the need for swift and decisive action by law enforcement agencies and other concerned authorities to address the issue and restore peace in the area.
Brown sugar, a high-purity, illegal derivative of heroin, is notorious for its addictive properties and detrimental health effects.
The rise in misuse cases has exerted immense pressure on hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and rehab facilities, apart from triggering criminal activities and deteriorating the community’s well-being.
Adolescents and young adults seem particularly prone to misuse of brown sugar due to social pressures, curiosity, and as an attempt to escape life’s hardships.
