Srinagar : The Police in Budgam on Tuesday organised an awareness Programme on “Prevention of Drug Addiction” at Spring Buds Higher Secondary School OmporaBudgam.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters, Srinagar, Police said that the program was hosted by Insha Hassan In-charge Drug de-addiction and Stress Management Centre DPL Budgam. Principal Spring Buds Higher Secondary School Shahnawaz Qureshi, Staff members and over 100 students of the school attended the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Insha Hassan highlighted the role of school management in identification of substance abusers and their role in remedial measures thereof. Thrust was also given to the psychological and social aspects of addiction. Detailed deliberations on various aspects of drug addiction and preventive measures especially in youth were also made.
On this occasion police said that the programme was organised by Police with the motive of generating awareness among vulnerable age group about ill effects of drug addiction and to seek cooperation of the society in eradicating the social evils prevailing in the society particularly menace of drugs. Principal of the school highlighted the role of parents/guardians and said that parents have a greater responsibility in social development of a child as they act as the first teachers and guides of their wards.
Police in it’s above referred statement also said that the participants thanked Police for organising such awareness programmes. All the participants pledged to never indulge in any kind of substance abuse.
