166
Ganja-consumers become insane in the end, and
are teased by boys in the streets, whom they hit
with stones, which may cause slight or serious
injury.
53. It has been stated in the preceding answer
that the man who uses these drugs turns insane in
the end, and it is no wonder if he becomes guilty of
any serious offence, because one under their influ¬
ence would not understand what the results of his
acts would be.
54. People do not consume these drugs to for¬
tify themselves to commit premeditated acts of
violence or other crime. They use the drugs solely
to satisfy their cravings. It is not likely that one
who has not used these drugs before would be
guilty of any violence, as their use rather makes
the consumer coward. Indeed, one who smokes
charas does, until he is intoxicated, appear to be
bent upon committing crime.
55. Since the stupefied man cannot discern friend
from foe, how is it possible for him to further any
design? One unaccustomed to the use of these
drugs will become stupefied by an ordinary does
and one accustomed to a small dose by an exces¬
sive one, and then the person intending to commit
crime can easily prey upon the victim. Bhang
with an admixture of dhatura is more stupefying
than bhang alone, while ganja is more stupefying
Charas smoked soon after a drink of bhang induces
complete stupefaction.
Answer No. 236.
20. Total strength—160.
(a) Combatants—150.
Dogras
83
Sayads
3
Charak
5
Manhans
7
Brahmins
6
Thakur
6
Jaggi
1
Mughals
2
Sikhs
5
Mirasi
1
Bhasu
1
Sulahrin
1
Bhutti
1
Chibmalkanas
12
Makrals
2
Purbias
8
Jats
3
Khattri
1
Megh
1
Shekhs
2
Beses
3
TOTAL
150
(b) Non-combatants—
Chattri
1
Shekh
1
Mughal
1
Jhiwars
8
Dooms
2
Ironsmiths
2
TOTAL
10
(c) Authorised camp followers—Such as
grooms, shopkeepers and servants.
None in this cavalry uses these intoxicating
drugs.
24. None in the cavalry uses these drugs.
25. In former times sadhus (mendicants) and
beggars generally used these intoxicating drugs, but
now-a-days almost every layman, etc., appears
to be addicted to them. Hence the habit may be
said to be on the increase.
28. Bhang costs 1 pie, and charas and ganja
cost each 3 pies daily per man.
32. I have to say nothing about this; some
beggars (mendicants) use these drugs, and the
Hindus call the bhang as Shivji's plant.
33. The use of these drugs should never be al¬
lowed among native forces, because the consumers?
become weak, inactive and inattentive to their
duties.
The use of bhang is regarded with contempt;
of ganja still more; and of charas the most. On
the occasion of Shivratri, Hindus think it propitia¬
tory to offer bhang to their God Shivji.
39. The drinking of bhang is less injurious
than the smoking of ganja and charas.
Reasons are given under question 42.
41. It does no good at all.
42. Even the moderate use of these drugs is
not harmless; for moderate use often leads to
excess. The use of charas and ganja, whether
moderate or excessive, will surely cause the aridity
and weakness of brain, languor of body and weak
ness of eye-sight.
43. Consumers of ganja and charas are offensive
to their neighbours, inasmuch as they make their
nights restless with noise and nasty smell. Ac¬
cidents of fire may also take place through their
stupefaction.
44. The use of bhang, whether moderate or
excessive, causes intoxication and also affects the
brain. It is not refreshing.
It does not produce delirium, but a little intoxi¬
cation and stupefaction. It does not allay hunger.
It does create appetite. But when the intoxi¬
cation is over, it often causes dyspepsia. The
intoxication of bhang often lasts for twelve hours,
and that of charas and ganja each for an hour or
two.
Causes a feeling of privation. The man who has
become accustomed to the use of any of these drugs
feels a longing and uneasiness if he does not get it.
49. It is not beneficial, but rather injurious.
51. People hear only abusive language from the
consumers of these drugs.
53. No.
54. These drugs cannot fortify a consumer to
commit violence or any other crime.
55. Yes.