Legal awareness program conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, September 27 2022:
A one-day legal awareness program on 'Role of youths in addressing the menace of drug abuse' was conducted under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority at Hamleikhong Community Hall, Ukhrul for the students of Ukhrul Public School today.
As per a statement, the program was organised by the District Legal Services Authority, Ukhrul in collaboration with Manipur State Legal Services Authority.
The programme was led by Samom Ibjen, MJS, District and Sessions Judge, Ukhrul and Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Ukhrul and accompanied by Heeralata Moirangthem, MJS, Secretary, DLSA, Ukhrul.
The program was attended by Phungreishung PA, Civil Judge, Junior Division, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ukhrul; Ld Unison Duidang, Addl Public Prosecutor, Para Legal volunteers, teachers and students of Ukhrul Public School.
Samom Ibjen interacted with the students and deliberated on how illegal use of drugs affects the youth.
He further deliberated on various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act 1985 .
Around 70 students and teachers attended the programme.