Considering the high rate of drug abuse in Punjab,Freemasonry has taken up the cause to eradicate drug addiction and plans to hold awareness camps and various initiatives to address the issue. The Grand Master of Freemasons,B Biswakumar,said,Around 74 per cent students in Punjab have taken to drugs. This figure was quoted by the government in an affidavit filed in the Punjab and Haryana high court. Regional Grand Master KK Gautam said,Punjab is a prosperous state. When people get surplus money,they channelise it in an undesirable manner. Besides,students become an easy prey for kingpins of drug dealers. After getting addicted to drugs they indulge in criminal activities like snatching.
