Anti-drug awareness rally held in Handwara

Handwara/Dec,19: A rally against Anti Drugs was taken in North Kashmir’s Handwara town on Saturday by Handwara police in collaboration with local schools. The rally comprising School children carrying placards passed through various Roads of the town.
The rally was organized by Police In Which ASP Handwara Mashkoor Ahmad, DySP Dar Raqeeb Malik, SHO Parvaiz Wani and DO Chogal Khursheed Ahmadand Other Police Personals Participated. They Said that in Order to spread awareness among the common people about the harmful effects of drugs.
Talking to reporters on the sideline of the function DO Chogal Khursheed Ahmad said, Eradicating the practice of drug abuse through a single rally or campaign is not possible. But all we can do is initiate this cause. The youth must spot the difference between good and bad. Through this rally, one is trying to tell you the difference. Ultimately, its the choice of an individual but this is the least we can do as responsible citizens who care about the next generation,”.
The campaign got a huge response from the students and people participated further in spreading the message about the disadvantages of drug use and abuse. “It’s a great idea to organise a car rally to raise awareness regarding drug abuse. I have participated in it as a responsible citizen and I would like to thank the organisers for highlighting such an important issue today,” said a participant.