Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 20: To observe “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on June 26, two drug awareness campaigns were organized by Narcotics Control Bureau Jammu at Chowki-Choura, tehsil Akhnoor and at District Central Jail, Ambphalla.
The awareness campaign at village Chowki-Choura was attended by around 100 villagers including women and children.
On the occasion, a Nukkad Natak was performed by the artists of Nav Durga Kala Manch on the theme of “Drug Abuse in its ill affects in the society”.
BK Anand, Chairman, SSB Volunteers Association, Khajur Singh Sarpanch and Zonal Director, NCB Jammu were also present.
Zonal Director, NCB appealed the border villagers to keep vigilant eyes on drug abuse and trafficking in their area with a view to strengthen National security.
The awareness programme at District Central Jail, Ambphalla was attended by prisoners and Jail staff.
Superintendent of Jail Dinesh Sharma, Dr Gurmeet Kour, Registrar Psychiatry Hospital, Dr Sandeep Raina and KS Chauhan, Zonal Director, NCB were also present.
Message against drug abuse and trafficking was delivered through a Nukkad Natak presented by artists of Nav Durga Kala Manch.
Dr Gurmeet Kour assured all possible help in de-addiction.
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