Srinagar: Police organised an anti-drug awareness programme under the banner of “Prevention of Drug Addiction” at Government Higher Secondary School Khanda Budgam.
The programme was hosted by In-charge Drug de-addiction & Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam Ms Insha Hassan and principal Higher Secondary School Khanda Ms Nusrat Andrabi besides, 28 staff members and over 70 students of the school attended the programme.
On the occasion, Ms Insha highlighted the role of school management in identification of substance abusers and their role in remedial measures thereof. Thrust was also given to the psychological and social aspects of addiction. Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also discussed. On the occasion, all participants pledged to never indulge in any kind of substance abuse. Principal of the school highlighted the role of parents and said that parents have a greater responsibility in the social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.
It is pertinent to mention here that, the programme was organised under the directions of SSP Budgam Shri Tahir Saleem-JKPS and the main motive behind conducting such programme is to provide awareness of drug de-addiction among the participants and their cooperation was sought in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society particularly menace of drugs.
At the end, the participants appreciated the role of Police for conducting such awareness programmes and building a bridge of trust between police and the youth.

KR Desk