AR conducts anti drug awareness drive
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2020:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted an anti drug awareness drive for a drug free Manipur today.
The awareness drive under the theme, "United we stand to fight against drugs for a drug free Manipur" was organised by Chingmeirong Company Operating Base (COB), said a press release issued by PRO, IGAR.
The drive was planned in response to the concerns raised by villagers, parents and Meira Paibis during the monthly security meet with respect to the youth of the area under danger of falling prey to the drug menace.
As part of the drive, an interactive lecture on harmful effect of drugs was conducted to generate awareness about the ill effects of drugs and to guide everyone towards leading a healthy life.
A lecture followed by an interactive session was held in which various queries of students were answered.
The lecture gave an insight about harmful effects of drugs on the human body.
The drive was a success in educating the locals and youth on this sensitive issue and various measures to counter the drug menace, it said.
The locals expressed profound gratitude to the Assam Rifles for organising such educational drive and appreciated the efforts and commitment of Assam Rifles to the cause of making Manipur a drug free State.