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nature. I do not know whether any large pro¬
portion of bad characters are habitual consumers
of any of these drugs, but the probabilities are that
a large proportion of bad characters could trace
their first step in crime to the use of the drug.
53. In some cases it certainly does so. I know
a case which occurred less than a year ago in the
Kurram Valley, in which it led to temporary homi¬
cidal frenzy. This case did not actually occur in
the regiment, but I know of some cases which have
occurred in the regiment in previous years, which
have led to temporary homicidal frenzy.
54. Opinions seem to differ on this point.
55. Yes, more especially by means of
"majum,"
the narcotic product of the hemp plant, which would
generally be given to the victim mixed with sweet¬
meats. Complete stupefaction can be induced
by the drug in this form without admixture, as
also by the drug in the form of ganja, charas, or
bhang.
Personally I know very little of these drugs.
The above replies have been compiled from en¬
quiries amongst all ranks and classes of the
regiment.
Answer No. 141.
20. (a) Combatants—
Sikhs
342
Panjabi Muhammadans
114
Dogras
114
Pathans
228
Afridis
114
TOTAL
912
(b) Non-combatants—
Sikh
1
Hindu
1
Muhammadans
5
TOTAL
7
(c) Authorised camp followers—
Sikhs
7
Hindus
26
Muhammadans
21
TOTAL
54
Cannot be given. Very few, if any, men in this
regiment, and none openly.
24. A few Sikhs drink bhang as a cooling drink,
but the number cannot be stated.
25. Not on the increase.
28. I cannot say.
32. Not known.
33. Generally regarded unfavourably, and similar
opinion exists in the native army, in which a man
known to be addicted to drugs would not be con¬
sidered a good soldier.
I know of no custom of worshipping the hemp
plant.
39. So far as I know, charas and ganja are
smoked; bhang eaten or drunk. The smoking of
charas and ganja is considered more injurious than
the use of bhang, as a small quantity intoxicates,
and it is difficult, if not impossible, to use it in
moderation.
41. See replies to 33 and 39.
42. The moderate use of bhang, either as a cool¬
ing drink or as an appetiser, may be harmless, but
native opinion seems adverse to its use.
43. Ganja and charas-smokers are occasionally
offensive; moderate consumers of bhang are not.
44. The immediate effect of charas and ganja
is to intoxicate and is not refreshing, though these
drugs may allay hunger. Bhang is said to create an
appetite. Cannot say what the after-effects are.
45. Not that I know of any, as I believe there
is no man or follower in the regiment who uses
these drugs habitually.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
I never noticed in any case in the regiment
since July 1886 to this date.
46. No instances have ever come to my notice.
[Questions 45 and 46 answered by Medical
Officer.]
49. No.
51. Bad. characters are often habitual consumers
of ganja and charas. I cannot state its connection
with crime.
53. No.
54. Charas is said to be sometimes used, but not
bhang, which is said to make a man nervous.
55. Ganja and charas are said to be used to
stupefy intended victims. Stupefaction could be
caused without admixture, but they are generally
mixed with tobacco.
Majum is also said to be used occasionally mix¬
ed with sweetmeats.
Answer No. 142.
20. (a) Combatants—
Hindus
565
Muhammadans
281
Native Christians
4
(b) Non-combatants—
Hindus
24
Muhammadans
8
(c) Authorised camp followers—
Hindus
12
Muhammadans
16
Native Christian
1
TOTAL
911