IRP.19th BN Kathua observed International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

Kathua :  Under the guidance of Commandant IRP 19th Battalion SSP Benam Tosh ,  "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” was observed at all company  headquarters to raise awareness among officials , their families, kith & kin and public of the jeopardy of drug abuse and way out to stay away from this fast spreading malaise.

       While all the companies simultaneously organised awareness programmes at respective company Headquarters , the main programme was organised at  Battalion Headquarters Kathua strictly following SoP in which officials threw light on the drug menace and its ill effects on health and also suggested measures to put an end to this ugly evil.

        Those who delivered informative lectures at the main programme held at Battalion Headquarters Kathua included Deputy Commandant SP Santokh Raj ,  Deputy SP Kuldeep Raj Tripathi, SI Kamal Kishore, Ms Asha Sharma, Mr.Surjeet Kumar, Miss.Asha Dhanwal & Miss.Jatoon Begum.

      All the speakers  emphasized the  need for creating awareness  in  respective areas of responsibility ,  provide counseling to the addicted subordinates and younger  members of family  and take all possible preventive measures to curb this  bane of modern society. 

      SSP Benam Tosh on  international day against drug abuse exhorted the  officials and young people to stay away from drug abuse  and to increase awarenes  among colleagues and public of the health hazards and social perils owing to addiction . He said that drug abuse was also prevalent in ancient times , but the dangerous way  the youth is falling prey to it now a days is  worrisome and matter of grave  concern. He further suggested that the parents should ensure that their wards ,if studying away from nativity , do not join company of addicted  elements and that they pursue studies with aims, objectives & goals in life . Benam Tosh added  that Cops being  highly disciplined, well- trained , should behave as role models exhibiting ideal civilized manners whenever on duty,  should excercise complete control over senses ,should subdue evil inclination that drags into drug abuse and above all should respect own self .  Addicted persons can make the most of  Drugs De-Addiction Centres and can easily get rid of the menace with conviction , he told.