Seminar on drug awareness

To raise awareness about the drug abuse among college and university students, district police administration, in collaboration with RIMT University, organised a national seminar on drug awareness.

Deputy Commissioner Dr Sona Thind graced the event as the the chief guest, while SSP Subham Aggarwal and Vice Chancellor Saloni Bansal presided over the event. The programme aimed to educate the students on the ill effects of drug abuse and its impact on society.

Addressing the seminar, the DC exhorted the youth to actively participate in the state government’s campaign against drugs and spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. She said that this menace could not be rooted out without the active involvement of every person in society. She also encouraged students to support those struggling with addiction by guiding them to join de-addiction and rehabilitation centers, helping them start anew. She said that the administration would help the youth, striving to lead a drug-free life.

SSP Subham Aggarwal said that the police have adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards drug peddlers as well as criminals. He called upon the people to report drug-related activities through toll free numbers, ensuring that the identity of the informers would be kept secret. He said that the campaign under the state government has already started yielding results as people are coming forward to inform about peddlers.

On this occasion, a book written on drug abuse, its causes and effects by Dr Parwinder Singh, assistant professor at RIMT University and Manjeet Kaur, lecturer at Govt Girls Senior Secondary Smart School, Sirhind, was officially released. Students also showcased a nukkad natak and a video documentary after the seminar.