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Drugs-war panel to name the guilty

The Independent Committee on the Casualties of the 2003 War on Drugs will focus on the rehabilitation of victims' families and clear up lingering doubts over the death toll, panel member Charan Pakdithanakul said yesterday.

Published on August 19, 2007

"The committee is tasked to set the record straight and to regain the people's trust on drug-related policies," he said.

Charan, also Justice Ministry permanent secretary, outlined the committee's four main tasks.

First, it is going to verify the claimed death toll of more than 2,500 people.

Second, it will recommend measures to assist surviving family members.

Third, it will draw up ways to prevent a repeat of innocent bystanders falling victim in drug-suppression campaigns.

Finally, it is to name the culprits responsible for unjustified killings.

The committee, led by former attorney-general Khanit na Nakhon, has yet to meet since its formation on Tuesday.

It is expected to take 10 months to complete its mission.