Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, May 29: To build a society free from the drugs, District Administration Rajouri, the civil society, including Himalayan Education Mission Rajouri today joined hands to organise a mega anti-drug awareness programme. This collaborative endeavour aims to raise awareness and empower individuals to combat the menace of drug abuse and foster a healthier and safer community.
Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal, was the chief guest, while Senior Superintendent of Police, Amrit Pal Singh, was the guest of honour.
The programme witnessed the overwhelming participation of more than 1000 students, locals, PRI, ULB members, religious /Community leaders and prominent citizens, marking a significant milestone in the collective fight against substance abuse.
The event commenced with Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal delivering an impassioned keynote address, emphasizing the significance of collective responsibility in tackling the grave challenges posed by drugs.
He underlined the pressing need to launch the Nash Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign) in the district. Shedding light on the alarming consequences of drug abuse, he stressed the detrimental effects on the human body, both physically and mentally. The Deputy Commissioner also emphasised the district administration’s commitment to eradicating this societal menace and highlighted various programmes and initiatives aimed at sensitising the target group.
He also articulated the future plans of the administration to combat the drug menace comprehensively, leaving no stone unturned in creating a drug-free society. The District administration Rajouri is working to make maximum panchayats drugs free and issued directions to constitute ward/ city/ panchayat wise Anti-drugs committee which shall work as eye and ears of administration, he added.
SSP Amrit Pal Singh, reiterating his commitment to public safety, expressed his wholehearted support to the Anti-Drugs Awareness Drive. He emphasized the importance of fostering a strong partnership between law enforcement agencies and the community to effectively combat drug-related crimes. SSP assured the audience of the police force’s relentless efforts to apprehend drug peddlers and bring them to justice, ensuring a safer environment for all residents of Rajouri.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP led the procession that traversed the NH144A and market area of Thandikassi. The rally served as a powerful visual representation of the community’s united stand against drug abuse, drawing attention from bystanders and reinforcing the urgency of the cause.
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