Camp for drug, alcohol de-addiction held in Fatehabad

Under the anti-drug campaign underway across the district, the de-addiction team of the Fatehabad police organised a special camp in Gularwala village on Thursday.

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The camp was led by ASI Sunder Musafir and aimed at providing counselling, treatment and rehabilitation support to people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

The camp also offered yoga training, along with Ayurvedic and Homeopathic treatments through the Ayush Department.

A lab technician from the Civil Hospital collected blood samples of visitors for medical examination.

Psychiatrist Dr Girish provided counselling to help individuals deal with their mental and behavioural issues.

During the camp, 17 drug addicts, including 9 individuals already under treatment, and 12 persons suffering from alcohol addiction reached out for help.

After the camp, Sub-Inspector Shadi Singh, in-charge of the Tohana Sadar police station, along with ASI Dalbir Singh from the Kulan police chowki, visited Akawali village to inspect and finalise the location for the upcoming Drug-Free Village Honour Ceremony.

The event is being planned to recognise villages that have actively participated in the fight against drug abuse.