A mega rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was successfully conducted in Kangan on Thursday with large-scale participation from students, locals, police, civil administration, and other security agencies.
The rally was flagged off from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Office Kangan and passed through the main market before culminating at Govt Degree College Kangan. ACR Ganderbal Syed Salahudin, SDM Kangan Nazir Ahmad, Tehsildar Kangan, SHO Kangan and heads or various educational institutions participate. Participants carried banners and placards carrying anti-drug slogans “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life” and “Nasha Chhodo, Zindagi Jodo”.
SDM Kangan on the occasion said the objective of the rally was to sensitize the public, especially youth, about the devastating effects of drug abuse and to promote collective community responsibility. He urged parents and teachers to keep close watch on children and encourage them towards sports and skill-based activities.
Police officers present on the occasion highlighted the enforcement measures being taken to curb drug peddling in the sub-division and appealed to the public to share information about drug traffickers on the anti-narcotics helpline.
Officials said similar awareness rallies and programmes will continue across Ganderbal district under the UT-wide Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan to ensure demand reduction through mass awareness and community participation. Meanwhile, under the “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan”, Ganderbal Police organized a series of Drug Awareness Rallies and Programmes across the district, reinforcing its commitment towards a drug-free society. Similar Awareness Drives were carried out at various Educational Institutions across the district to sensitize youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
The main event was held at Government Degree College Ganderbal, where the Principal Degree College Ganderbal, Dy.SP Headquarters Ganderbal, Dy.SP DAR, faculty members, and students actively participated and pledged to work collectively towards eradicating drug menace.
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