Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Zainul Abidin Memon has expressed concern over the increasing illegal drug trade, stating that “unfortunately, the illegal drug business is flourishing.”

He made these remarks while speaking to the media after a rally against drugs outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shabbaz Building. He said that senior provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon had issued directives to eradicate drugs, and accordingly, relevant agencies were taking effective action against drug peddlers. Many drug dealers had been arrested and strict legal action had been taken against them.

The Deputy Commissioner added that due to increasing unemployment and economic issues in the country, drug peddlers were exploiting the youth, making them addicts. However, he warned drug peddlers that a noose was tightening around them, and without any discrimination, action was being taken to eradicate drugs. He expressed the hope that soon, drugs would be completely eliminated from the country.

A large number of officials from relevant departments and social workers participated in the rally.