Awareness programme against drug abuse organised

Excelsior Correspondent

SAMBA, Sept 18: In continuation to drive against the menace of the drugs launched by SSP Samba, Anil Magotra an awareness cum interactive programme on Drug Abuse was organised by the SHO Vijaypur, Inspector Suraj Pathania in BBN High School Vijaypur near here, today. SHO Vijaypur briefed the students about the evils of drugs and their harmful effects in life and asked them to channelize their energy in sports activities and to make their future career bright instead of indulging in drug abuse.
He also briefed the school staff about their role and responsibility to prevent the students from drug menace. It is the duty of every citizen of the country to contribute towards drug-free society and help Police to curb smuggling / menace of drugs from the country, he added. The students were also apprised about the effects of misuse of internet and mobile phones. The event concluded with a pledge, taken by the participants to fight against drug abuse.