Pulwama Police in Unison With ‘Kashmir Pulse’ Organises Drug De-addiction Awareness Programme at Town Hall Pulwama

Noor Ul Hasan Andrabi

Pulwama: Pulwama Police organized a drug de-addiction awareness programme in collaboration with ‘Kashmir Pulse’ at Town Hall Pulwama on Saturday.

The programme was attended by lecturers, teachers and students of various schools and senior citizens of the area. DySP Headquarters Pulwama in his inaugural speech 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.

DYSP Hqrs Pulwama sought the cooperation of people in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society particularly drug de-addiction. The officer highlighted the role of parents and said that parents had a greater responsibility in the social development of a child as they act as the first teacher and guide of their wards.

He also spoke about preventive measures and the role of J&K Police in the prevention of drug addiction and highlighted the socio-economic factors contributing to drug addiction and preventive measures thereof and also explained the ways to know the warning signs and symptoms of a drug addict.

He further said that to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, public cooperation is necessary and Police is always available for help to those who are victims of this addiction and will make all possible efforts to help and rehabilitate those affected persons.

Besides, paramedical staff also highlighted the need for understanding psychological and legal aspects. He stressed the need to impart various life skills to the younger generation so that they easily navigate through the bad phases of life without falling into drug abuse. Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also discussed.