Srinagar, Dec 19: (GNS) As part of the anti-drug drive week from December 15 to 22, police organised a drug de-addiction rally in Handwara and a seminar on drug abuse in Awantipora.
Police in Handwara under the supervision of SSP Handwara Dr G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy organised a drug de-addiction rally in collaboration with several schools of Handwara area, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued to GNS. The rally started from Degree College Handwara to New Bus Stand passing through town Handwara. During the rally, the students and police officials carried placards and banners having varied information about the causes and consequences of illegal use of drugs.
The rally was led by ASP Handwara Mashkoor Ahmad. DySP DAR Handwara and SHO PS Handwara participated in the rally. Among others, members from municipal committee Handwara and respectable persons of Handwara town and its adjacent villages also participated.
“During the road march, an announcement via loudspeakers was also made to make the general public aware about the dangers posed by drug addiction to youth. The leading officers appealed to the general public to prove themselves as responsible citizens by cooperating with police in sharing all information related to illegal use and trade of drugs,” the spokesperson said. “The general public of the area applauded the role of Handwara Police for creating such rallies in the area and assured their cooperation in sharing all information related to illegal use of drugs.”
Similarly, in Awantipora, the seminar on drug abuse was organised at Govt Degree College Tral, the police spokesperson said, adding that it was attended by SDPO Tral and SHO Tral besides Principal of Govt Degree College Tral, Medical Officer from Sub District Hospital Tral, Drug Inspector and Chairman Civil Society Tral.
The aim of organising the event was to create awareness among the youth and general public about the menace of drugs, the dreadful effects of drugs and the steps to be taken to eradicate this menace from the society, the spokesperson said.
While speaking on the event, SDPO Tral described the drug menace as “an epidemic which is spoiling the future of the nation as a termite”. He sought help from the youth to create awareness among all. The students were briefed about the early symptoms of drug abuse which parents should keep watch of so that they can maintain check at home. The programme was conducted in a very cordial environment followed by an interactive session in which some students also spoke about the ill effects of drug abuse.
At the end of the seminar, an anti-drug abuse rally was organised from Main Market Tral to Abghar Tral, the police spokesperson said. (GNS)
