Awareness Programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” organised at GDC Sopore

Sopore September 16 (KNS) : Sopore Police organised an awareness programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” which was held at Government Degree College Sopore.


The chief guest of the program was District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr. Sehrish Asgar along with principal Government Degree College Sopore alongwith all the staff members of GDC Sopore and the students.

On the occasion SSP Sopore Shabir Nawab gave a detailed power point presentation and highlighted the role of school and college management in identification of substance abusers and their role in remedial measures thereof. Thrust was also given to the psychological and social aspects of addiction. Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also made. All participants pledged to never indulge in any kind of substance abuse.

The programme was organised by Sopore Police with the motive of generating awareness among vulnerable age group about ill effects of drug addiction and to seek cooperation of  the society in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society particularly menace of drugs.

DDC Baramulla and Principal GDC Sopore highlighted the role of parents and said that parents have a greater responsibility in social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.

The participants thanked Sopore Police for conducting such awareness programmes and building a bridge of trust between police and the youth.(KNS) 

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