2026-02-19 / Debate: Judicature (Amendment) Bill and Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading
Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath
2026-02-19
Dr. Elayathamby Srinath concluded his speech by citing a statistic of over 200,000 drug-related arrests in 2024, using this figure to argue for the necessity of proper mental health counselling and structured rehabilitation programmes for those affected by drug offences.
Please give me one more minute, Sir. Over 200,000 people were arrested in 2024 in connection with drugs. Those affected must receive proper mental health counselling and a plan to rescue and rehabilitate them. I conclude. Thank you.