Sri Vijaya Puram, October 16: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan campaign, South Andaman District Police conducted a series of anti-drug awareness programmes in various educational institutions across the district to sensitise students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage their active participation in building a drug-free society.
The awareness programmes were conducted by the District Headquarters, South Andaman, covering prominent educational institutions including Law College, JNRM College, ANCOL College, Mohanpura School, Vivekananda School and GSSS Haddo.
During these programmes, students were sensitised to the physical, mental, social and legal consequences of drug abuse and its adverse impact on individuals, families and society. They were encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles, make informed and responsible choices, and stay away from narcotic substances. Students were also urged to spread awareness among their peers, within their campuses and in their neighbourhoods.
Students were further encouraged to cooperate with the Police Department in preventing drug abuse and to volunteer for the formation and functioning of Anti-Drug Squads to support awareness activities.
South Andaman Police remains committed to continuing and intensifying anti-drug awareness initiatives in educational institutions and other public places. These efforts will be further strengthened after the festive season. The general public is urged to report information regarding drug-related activities through Emergency Helpline No. 112, MANAS Helpline No. 1933, or Anti-Narcotics WhatsApp No. 9531856080, and to share short video clips of suspected drug-related activities via WhatsApp for timely police intervention, according to a press release issued by Mrs. Shweta K. Sugathan, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
