Srinagar June 26:(KNS) On the eve of International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Ganderbal Police, IRP 20th Battalion and IRP 23rd Battalion took an initiative to aware general public about misuse of drugs and its impact on the youth.
In Ganderbal, a signature campaign was held at Safapora Ganderbal in which all respectable people of the area participated. The participants conveyed that they will extend their support to police for controlling drug menace. During the campaign social distancing norms and other protocols were strictly followed. A rally was also organised in Kangan market to bring awareness among the youth of the region.
On the occasion SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS requested all the parents to keep close watch on their wards, their peer groups, activities and behavior on day to day basis, so that they do not get involved in anti-social activities.
In APC Parihaspora, IRP 20th Bn organized a function in which the officers/officials of the unit participated while following social distancing norms and other protocols. Speaking on the occasion, the officers/jawans highlighted the importance of the day as drug menace have engulfed the society especially youth which is the future of the nation. They also stressed that apart from assigned duties, it should also be our prime duty to educate the people about drug abuse & illicit trafficking to make the society evil free.
The officers/officials were carrying banners and ply cards displaying slogans about drug abuse and its adverse effects on the society as a whole. The posters were also displayed in the outer peripherals of the complex, so as to educate the general public of the adjoining areas about the menace.
Similarly, IRP 23rd Bn also organised a function at Battalion Headquarters Lethipora in collaboration with Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre Srinagar. The programme was attended by the officers and officials of the Battalion.
On the occasion, Dr Muzaffar, Director Youth Development and Rehabilitation centre and Miss Uzma Psychological Counselor were special guests. While speaking on the occasion, they emphasized on the menace of rising drug addiction in the valley, its harmful effects and possible ways of drug de-addiction.
Commandant IRP 23rd Bn, Atul Sharma and Dy. Commandant Gowhar Ahmad Khan also addressed the participants and highlighted the issues related to drug addiction. (KNS)