Police organizes anti-drug campaign, debate competition
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora on Saturday organised an anti-drug campaign cum debate competition at Town Hall Pampore.
The events were organised under the Civic Action Programme of J&K Police.
The anti-drug campaign was inaugurated by SSP Awantipora Mohammad Yousuf while students of different institutions, members of civil society and senior citizens of Pampore area participated in the campaign.
SDPO Pampore, Principal Government Degree College Pampore, Chairman MC Pampore, Deputy SP (Prob), SHO Pampore and other civil and police officers were present on the occasion.
The programme was organised by Police with the motive of generating awareness among the public about the menace of drugs, its side effects and the steps to be taken to eradicate this menace from the society.
SSP Awantipora in his address said the issue of drug abuse was a challenge and it was the duty of all stakeholders to join hands in creating awareness about the illegal use of drugs and should adopt the measures to prevent this menace. He appreciated participants cooperating with Police.
He said that public cooperation was necessary for eradication of the menace of drugs from society.
He stressed upon the participants to share all such information related to drug supply in the area so that action under law shall be taken.
All the dignitaries also delivered speeches related to drug abuse and its side effects.
Later the debate competition was organised at Town Hall Pampore in which 1st position was bagged by Tahzeem Javaid, 2nd position by Tufail Javaid and 3rd position was bagged by Mehak Andrabi.
The position holders were awarded with mementos and appreciation certificates. Besides, participation certificates were also distributed among all participants.
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