Meer Irfan
Numerous programmes against drug addiction were held across the district Shopian, on Thursday.
The programmes witnessed overwhelming participation of students, staff and senior citizens who took pledge to fight against drug menace.
Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya attended the ‘pledge taking ceremony ‘ against drug menace at Mini Secretariat, Shopain in which staff of various departments took part.
Mega anti-drug rally was held in Shopian town by School Education Department which was led by Chief Education Officer, Shopain. Mohammad Mushtaq, staff members of the various schools, departments and hundreds of school children marched through the length and breadth of the town, holding placards against increasing trends of drug menace.
Similarly, IM GDC, Shopain also held an anti-drug rally in the town, which was led by Principal Bashir Ahmad Dar, staff members of the college. Students, while carrying placards against Drug Consumption, raised slogans against drug menace and conveyed upon the concerned to take concrete measures against the ever-increasing scourge of drug consumption.
Another seminar was held, wherein, the principal of the college, impressed upon the students to remain focussed towards studies. Harmful ramifications of the drug consumption on society was elaborated to the students.
Various cultural programmes including short skits and speeches were delivered across district to raise awareness against drug menace