In a disconcerting turn of events, a viral video shared by actor Ramesh Pardesi has exposed the grim reality of drug abuse among college students in Pune. Despite the recent crackdown on a major drug racket by Pune Police, this alarming video, captured on Vetal Hill in Pune, raises concerns about the direction in which the youth of the city are heading.
The video depicts two young women, believed to be first-year college students, visibly under the influence of drugs. One girl appears unconscious, while the other is seen in an inebriated state, surrounded by beer, liquor, and intoxicating substances. The troubling sight has prompted discussions about the extent of drug abuse among the youth in Pune.
Ramesh Pardesi, who recorded the video, expressed his deep concern over the situation. While running on Vetal Hill, he and others discovered the two young women and, fearing for their safety, moved them to a secure location. Pardesi linked this incident to the recent discovery of a ₹4,000 crore drug racket in Pune, suggesting a wider issue at hand.
Pune: From Education Hub to Drug Hub?
The video prompts an important question: is Pune, once renowned as an educational and cultural hub, transforming into a hub for drugs? Pardesi, in the video, urges citizens to seriously consider the implications of such incidents. The hills of Pune, usually associated with health and recreation, now witness the troubling sight of young individuals succumbing to substance abuse.
Blame on Parents and Call to Action:
Pardesi, to some extent, holds parents accountable and appeals to them to address these issues seriously. He questions whether parents are aware of their children’s activities outside the home and emphasizes the need for collective consideration and action to prevent the younger generation from being adversely affected by the drug menace.
The video raises concerns about the impact of drug abuse on the younger generation and prompts a call for immediate attention and action to address the rising issue in Pune.
