- By Poorva Karki
- Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Viral Video: Highlighting the issue of increasing drug usage in the state, an incident that took place in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar left the authorities in hot waters over the ‘lack of stricter laws’ against the same. A video was shared online, where a man was seen confronting a girl for allegedly ‘selling and dealing’ drugs. The man also managed to catch some men who were allegedly there to buy drugs from the accused. As seen in the clip, the girl was caught dealing on a bridge, where she had also set up her tent. As the clip went viral, it left many furious as people raised questions over the ‘absence of police’ and authorities from such matters. At the end of the clip, the supposed ‘customers’ were asked to do sit-ups in public. The date of the matter could not be confirmed.
The Haridwar video, after going viral, received countless reactions from people. Most people found the incident alarming and pointed out the increasing number of drug addicts in the state, while the rest chastised the authorities for not coming out with stricter laws over such drug usage and its dealing.
The video was shared on social media platform Instagram, by the handle ‘Karan Pandit’. The video was shared two days ago and pulled many likes.
Watch the viral video:
Taking to the comment section, people shared their take. “How do people enjoy (smoking) this stuff even once? To get addicted is next level gone cases,” a user said. “Why are these huts made? Who gave permission here?” added a second person. “Brother, the work that the government should do, you are doing with such hard work. Salute to you,” added another.
“Disappointing..There are many ways to earn money, one path gives self-identity, respect, peace, And the other path gives fear, arrogance, & disgrace. It is always up to the individual what they want in life: just money, OR Money with respect & a place in society that comes with hard work & honesty,” added another.