Port Blair, Aug 27: As part of efforts to generate awareness among school students, parents and teachers, the A & N Police conducted an awareness programme at Kendriya Vidyalaya-I as a part of community policing initiative of Andaman & Nicobar Police on Thursday to sensitize students on the ill-effects of drugs and to inculcate the understanding of traffic rules and regulations.
The SP (CID/South Andaman District), Mr Atul Kumar Thakur explained in detail about the ill effects of drugs and the need for following traffic regulations and the steps being taken by police for the safety and security of the children of these Islands and appealed to the teachers to educate the students so that they do not become victims of drug abuse & accidents. Pamphlets and photos were distributed among the students and teachers.
Smti C. Raji, Principal KV-I and teachers also attended the meet.
Similar awareness programmes will also be conducted in other schools to educate and inform the stake holders of the issues relating to children. The Principal appreciated the positive steps taken by the A&N Police to sensitize the school children and teachers.
