167
Answer No. 237.
20. Five hundred and ninety.
(a) Combatants
565
(b) Non-combatants
25
Two men of the Purbias only use charas, and
none use ganja.
24. No one eats or drinks bhang.
Ganja, charas and bhang are now more largely
used than they were in former times.
28. The average cost of charas is 9 pies, of bhang
1 anna, and of ganja 6 pies per head (consumer)
per diem.
32. It is a social custom among mendicants and
beggars (sic).
33. No opinion can be expressed, but still the use
of these drugs is not considered good.
The brain is deranged and the redness of face
utterly vanishes away by the use of these drugs.
So, on the whole, it makes the man contemptible.
It is the Shiva's hemp, and is used in his
worship.
39. To smoke the bhang is more injurious than
to drink it.
41. Its moderate use by the mendicants saves
them from sins, concentrating their minds towards
God, but it is of no good to a layman.
42. In my opinion none of these drugs is harm¬
less.
43. They are not offensive to their neighbours,
because the use of these drugs makes them
coward.
44. These drugs are refreshing for the habitual
consumer.
They do not produce senselessness. Does not
allay hunger.
It creates appetite.
The intoxication of charas and ganja lasts for
two hours, while that of bhang for about twelve
hours. The consumer looks dull after the
intoxication is over.
The want of subsequent gratification produces
longing and uneasiness.
49. No.
51. It has no connection with crimes.
The habit is formed by associating with con¬
sumers, and the habit develops into excess.
53. It is not practicable.
54. I do not think so.
55. Yes, because there have been several instances
by excessive use.
Answer No. 238.
20. Three hundred and seventy.
(a) Combatants
342
(b) Non-combatants
28
Rajputs
171
Sans
36
Thakurs
4
Brahmins
18
Other Hindus
9
Jats
7
Mussalmans
109
Mashkis
8
Neghis
8
Nobody in this regiment uses ganja and charas.
24. No soldier of any caste or class in the
regiment uses bhang.
Of course out of the
limits of cantonments some Nihang fakirs might
be using the drugs, but this could not be ascer¬
tained.
25. The use of ganja and charas in the regi¬
ment is neither on increase nor decrease, but else¬
where it is on increase.
28. In the regiment none of the drugs is used.
The average allowance and cost of each of these
drugs per diem cannot therefore be stated. Of
course a consumer would spend 1 anna a day.
32. The Nihang Sikhs and fakirs generally
like the drugs. According to Islam the use of
the drugs is prohibited, but this is not the case
among Hindus. Most of the Hindus and Muham-
madans, however, became accustomed to it and,
the custom is a social one.
33. As one or two hours after taking the drug
the consumer goes into a sound sleep and becomes
quite senseless through its effects, it is not ad-
visable to allow its use among the native army
The use of ganja is most degrading, because the
consumer's clothes and hands remain dirty and
give out very offensive smell. There is no custom
of worshipping the hemp plant.
39. The smoking of bhang in a hukka is more
injurious than its drinking, but the effect of smok¬
ing lasts for a short time only.
41. No, on the contrary, it is injurious; as it
emaciates the consumer, but cures the watery
mouth.
42. The moderate use also is not harmless. It
is more injurious to the health of the consumer as
well as the comfort of his neighbours.
43. No, because sometimes they begin using
abusive language to their neighbours, and their
habit of consuming the drugs leads neighbours also
to their use.
44. Is somewhat refreshing. Does not produce
much intoxication. Does not allay hunger. Sharp¬
ens appetite. The lasting of the effect depends
upon the quantity taken. The after-effects are
phlegm and a sort of idleness. The want of
subsequent gratification brings about the following
effects upon the consumer:—
(1) Yawning, (2) sadness, (3) laziness, (4) weak¬
ness, (5) loss of appetite, (6) anger.
49. The use of these drugs produces impotency.
51. The use of these drugs does not make the
consumer of bad character, but it prevents the
military men from attending to their duties pro¬
perly. The use is also very injurious to laymen.
The consumers are regarded as a worthless body
of men, but they do not commit any offence.