At a bustling Hindu conclave in Mumbai, former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede delivered a stirring call to arms against drug proliferation. In an IANS interview, he stressed that true victory over narcotics hinges on complete legal implementation and grassroots awareness campaigns. ‘This program is exemplary in rallying society for de-addiction,’ he noted.
Appealing directly to spiritual leaders, Wankhede invoked Hindu and Buddhist scriptures to foster anti-drug messaging. ‘With everyone on board, we can eradicate this threat,’ he said optimistically. Reflecting on his NCB days, he decried suppliers preying on children, advocating harsh penalties to safeguard the future.
India’s expansive Hindu community, he argued, holds the power to suffocate drug networks through vigilance. This renewed activism follows a pivotal Bombay High Court session quashing FIRs against him in the high-profile Cordelia cruise scandal. Wankhede rejected all accusations of extorting Shah Rukh Khan, with counsel Abad Ponda underscoring the lack of concrete proof in the CBI probe.
The bench, led by Chief Justice Chandrashkhar and Justice Suman Shyam, heard concise arguments affirming Wankhede’s innocence. As he steps back into public advocacy, Wankhede’s blueprint—unyielding law and enlightened masses—offers hope amid rising drug concerns, positioning cultural unity as the ultimate weapon.
