Over 100 youths, children participate in cyclothon

Jalandhar, June 26

Actively promoting sports in the region, the Rurka Kalan Youth Football Club (YFC) on Saturday observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a motive to sensitise the rural youth about the adverse effects of drugs on human life.

The YFC organised an event to mark the day in association with the Phillaur Punjab Police Academy (PPA) under the leadership of IPS officer Suhail Qasim Mir. To observe the day, an awareness cyclothon was organised, which was participated by over 100 youth and children. The cyclothon was flagged off by Qasim Mir from the Phillaur DSP Office, which further passed through the Sant Nagar, Akalpur, Bakapur, Jajja, Muthada Khurd, Bir Bansian etc. villages.

Taking out the rally along with children and youngsters, Suhail Qasim Mir was felicitated by local youth and children at various villages like Akalpur, Jajja and Bir Bansian. After the completion of rally, an event was organised at the Rurka Kalan YFC Stadium, where Mir and other participants were enthusiastically welcomed by the village sarpanch, panchayat members, members of Sarv Pakhi Vikas Manch, members of Rotary Club Rurka Kalan Eco and other personalities.

Meanwhile, to make people aware on drugs, a street play was performed by women football players namely Kajal, Dolly, Mandeep, Manisha, Sandeep, Pooja, Ramneek and Navneet.

Sharing his views, president and founder of the YFC Gurmangal Dass said it was high time to intensify unified efforts against drug abuse to wipe out this menace to ensure drug-free environment. Mir also pointed out that we should protect people from drugs by promoting sports and value-based education system. — TNS