Early Times Report
SHOPIAN, July 10: In a significant step towards combating the menace of drug abuse and promoting a healthier society, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the Sub-Divisional Administration Zainapora, today organised a comprehensive Drug De-addiction awareness programme at Government SMM Degree College, Zainapora, under the ongoing 100-Day anti-drug campaign being implemented across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zainapora, Bilal Ahmad, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest, reaffirmed the administration's unwavering commitment towards eradicating drug abuse and narcotics from society.
Addressing a large gathering of students, faculty members, healthcare professionals and government officials, he stated that the anti-drug campaign has been progressing vigorously across Sub-Division Zainapora over the past two-and-a-half months and has yielded encouraging results.
Highlighting the achievements registered during the campaign, SDM informed that illegal poppy cultivation has been reduced to zero across Sub-Division Zainapora, while nearly 28 kilometres of roadside wild cannabis growth has been identified and destroyed through sustained field operations and coordinated enforcement measures. He emphasized that the campaign against narcotic cultivation and substance abuse would continue with renewed vigour under the guidance and support of Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta.
The SDM further stated that individuals affected by substance abuse are being actively facilitated for treatment, counselling and rehabilitation to enable their reintegration into society as healthy, productive and responsible citizens. Calling upon the youth to become ambassadors of change, he urged them to remain vigilant, stay away from drugs and actively support the administration's efforts to build a healthy, progressive and drug-free society. |
