Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 21: Dogri Sanstha along with Team Jammu today formally released a Dogri Novel “Putliyan” focused on increasing drug menace in the society.
The Novel that hit the stands today has been written by eminent Dogri writer Inderjeet Kesar.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jammu-Kathua-Samba Range, Shakti Pathak was the chief guest on the occasion while president of Dogri Sanstha Jammu, Professor Lalit Magotra presided over the function organized at K L Sehgal Hall, Writers Club, Jammu.
Chairman of Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal was the guest of honour on the occasion. Noted writer, Rajkumar Behrupia read a detailed paper on the Novel “Putliyan”.
In his address, Shakti Pathak said, “Drug menace can be controlled by the joint efforts of different sections of the society. Family members, teachers, religious heads, social groups, associations, sports and youth clubs their icons, doctors, journalists, civil and police administration and so on”. He further said that close cordial and caring supervision by parents and family members in coordination with teachers can nip the evil in the bud.
Prof Lalit Magotra, in his address, emphasized that the released book is 27th book of Kesar and 8th Novel in Dogri which in itself is a rare feat. He said this novel also highlights the ills of the drug addiction and the problems of the older generation, especially their loneliness.
Chairman Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal in his speech said that social groups and associations can mobilize the resources to de-addict the victims and to identify the criminal peddlers. He laid stress on engaging youth in different sports and cultural activities by organizing events and inviting youth icons.
Earlier, Inderjeet Kesar said that he was inspired to write about the curse of drug addiction in this book by the exemplary work of Team Jammu, which is doing a commendable job in making the youth aware about the dangers of drugs and also helping those addicted to get rid of this curse.
Eminent poet Pawan Verma compeered the program.
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