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He said once de-addicted, many patients may help police in nabbing drug peddlers. These committees, which include five area residents, will first identify the addicts in respective areas and then bring them to the de-addiction centres.The first meeting of all 36 Saanjh Kendra public committees was organised on Thursday. Ludhiana: At a time when cops are facing criticism for failing to curb the drug menace, Ludhiana police have come up with a plan to bring addicts to the de-addiction centres and break the drug supply chain with the help of transformed patients.The public committees of Saanjh Kendras, run by Ludhiana police, will pitch in for the purpose. Further the police administration, district administration and NGOs will help in treatment of indoor and outdoor patients,” added Lamba.The ADCP said the entire process would start within two weeks. Now we have planned to use these committees for people who need help for rehabilitation and de-addiction.”“Since members of these committees are public representatives, they are well known about addicts of their areas..