Police organises Inter-School Debate on Drug Abuse

A student receiving prize from ASP Mohd Aslam during an event organised by District Police Doda on Saturday. — Excelsior/Tilak Raj
A student receiving prize from ASP Mohd Aslam during an event organised by District Police Doda on Saturday. — Excelsior/Tilak Raj

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, July 19: District Police Doda, under the guidance of SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta here today organised an Inter-School Debate Competition at Police Public School (PPS) Doda.
The event witnessed participation from the students of about ten schools of the district.
Students from Police Public School Doda, Chenab Valley Public School, Shaheen Public School, Green Model Higher Secondary School, Aeir Public School, Skylark School, Government Middle School Nagri, Asrar-ul-Iqbal Academy and Kids Kingdom School participated in the event.
The competition was graced by ASP Doda, Mohd Aslam as chief guest and Dy.SP DAR, Adil Rishu who is Nodal Officer of PPS Doda, as guest of honour.
The jury comprised Rubina, ZEPO Doda, Shabir Ahmed, senior lecturer and Ayaz Mughal, Retired CEO Doda.
In the closely contested event, Sanvi Manhas, a Class 7 student of Police Public School Doda, emerged as winner of the first prize, Usaid-Bin-Liyakat of Shaheen Public School secured second position while Maahnoor Niear from Green Model Higher Secondary School Doda claimed third place.
All participants were honoured with medals and certificates of participation.
Addressing the students, ASP Doda Mohd Aslam urged them to become ambassadors of change in their respective communities.
DySP DAR Doda Adil Rishu encouraged continued student involvement in awareness campaigns and social responsibility programmes.
The event concluded with a collective pledge to work toward building a drug-free society and a vote of thanks to all.