Kanglei PANAS organises discussion session on impact of abuse of illicit substances
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 12 2022:
Kanglei People Against Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Kanglei PANAS) conducted a discussion session yesterday at Citizen Club in Soibam Leikai on the impact of abuse of illicit substances in the State along with the constitution of a youth wing for Imphal East district.
According to a statement issued by MM Ali Wang, secretary publicity, Kanglei PANAS Head Office, the event was attended by E Ebempishak Leima, president, Kanglei PANAS Head Office; Haji Arafat, president, MCM; N Ranjita, former member IMC and Mubarak Ali, member IMC.
Office bearers of the newly formed youth wing were also appointed yesterday.
Mention might be made that Poirei Oinam was appointed as the president, Abdul Saheed as the vice-president, Lalleiba Oinam as general secretary, Irom Riju as the assistant secretary Kh Dilshan as the finance secretary, Lakpa Oinam as the Organisation secretary and Oinam Heramot Singh as the publicity secretary among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Wahaj Fundrei, general secretary, Kanglei PANAS stated that in view of the rising trend of abuse of illicit substances, merely being vigilant of one's own family members and their activities will not solve the problem.
He said that in this regard, the whole community must be under intense scrutiny in order to uproot or combat the elements leading to widespread abuse of drugs.
Lastly, he also expressed hope that the youth wing will play a big role in curbing the abuse of illicit substances in Imphal East district.