'International
Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking' observed in Bandipora
DC presides over main event at Auditorium, Kaloosa; emphasizes
the need for collaborative efforts for Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts
BANDIPORA, JUNE 26: The
'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' was observed
today in the auditorium hall of NM Higher Secondary School, Bandipora.
The program, organized by the
Social Welfare Department in collaboration with District Administration
Bandipora, was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel ul
Rehman and attended by people from all walks of life.
The program commenced with the
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Pledge, where participants took pledge against drug
abuse and to work towards creating a drug-free society.
On the occasion, a book written by
renowned educationist Ahmadullah Shah was also released. The program also
featured cultural performances by students to highlight the ill effects of drug
abuse.
Addressing the gathering, the DC
highlighted the role of panchayat-level awareness campaigns to combat drug
abuse at the grassroots level.
He urged all stakeholders to come
out of denial mode in cases of drug abuse and urged parents to be proactive and
tackle drug abuse cases with added responsibility.
He said that drug addicts are
victims in need of compassion and effective support systems and stressed the
need for collaborative efforts for their rehabilitation.
The DC also urged civil society
members and religious heads to play their role in combating drug abuse.
Highlighting the impact of drug
abuse on students, District Social Welfare Officer Sahir Majeed urged everyone
to join hands in raising awareness and taking action against drug abuse to
ensure a brighter future for the generations to come.
Speaking on the occasion,
Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar deliberated on the devastating impact of drug abuse
and the urgent need for collective action to address this global issue.
Later, an awareness rally was
organized, which commenced at N. M. Hr. Secondary School Kaloosa and concluded
at Gulshan Chowk Bandipora.
Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, CEO G.
M. Pujoo, DSWO Sahir Majeed, ARTO Anees Ahmad, DIO, Aadil Manzoor Wani,
Secretary Handicapped Association Nazir Ahmad, officers and officials of
different departments, civil society members, youth and students, among others,
were present on the occasion.