RAJOURI: Reaffirming the administration’s zero-tolerance approach to narcotics, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today led a massive anti-drug campaign in Nowshera held to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The Department of Social Welfare, under the overall supervision of the district administration Rajouri, organised a Walkathon, Signature Campaign, and Anti-Drug Pledge at Sub-District Headquarters Nowshera to strengthen the community resolve against substance abuse.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister stressed that eradicating drug abuse is a collective responsibility of the society. He underscored the vital role of parents in closely monitoring their children to prevent them from falling into life-threatening habits.

The Deputy CM called upon the public to actively support the administration in identifying the drug abuse victims so they can receive timely treatment and rehabilitation. He also asked them to share information on drug traffickers to enable strict action against those endangering the lives of local youth.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Nowshera, Dr. Pritam Lal Thapa, also spoke on the occasion. He appealed to the public to extend full support to the administration in bringing drug abuse victims into the mainstream through proper treatment, and to help identify those involved in trafficking.

Earlier, District Social Welfare Officer Rajouri, highlighted the significance of the day and created awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse. He also briefed the gathering on initiatives taken by the District Administration for treatment and rehabilitation of the victims.

 

The Walkathon was flagged off by the Deputy Chief Minister from PWD Dak Bungalow Nowshera which culminated at the Tehsil Office. More than 500 participants, including students, officials, civil society members and locals, enthusiastically took part in the event.

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