Anantnag, May 2 -- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today held an introductory cum interactive meeting with officers of the Prosecution Department at Dak Bungalow Khanabal here.

At the outset, the DC impressed upon the officers to put in stringent efforts for increasing the conviction rates of the cases. He also called for joint efforts for ensuring people associated with Narcotics and banned drugs trade are penalised under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

While hailing the efforts of the department vis-a-vis the Criminal Jurisprudence, Dr. Singla emphasised on pushing up the awareness level among the Magistrates, Police officers and other concerned officials regarding NDPS Act and other key legisl...