Anti Drug Campaign
Source: IT News
Imphal, March 12 2019:
Tulihal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted a monthly Security Meet at Mayang Imphal Company Operating Base (COB) .
The security forum was attended by village Pradhans, Councilors, Ward members, shopkeepers and locals.
During the meet various aspects concerning security in the area were discussed.
There was also an interaction carried out on necessary measures required to be undertaken by locals in synergy with Assam Rifles for maintaining a strict vigil in the area.
In addition to the security issues, career counseling for youth and future action plans of civic projects were also discussed.
The locals accentuated the need of conduct of such security meetings on a regular basis as it offers them an opportunity for mutual interaction with the Assam Rifles and achieve a sense of belongingness so as to collectively accomplish all goals to bring peace and harmony in the area.
The security meet concluded with tea and refreshments for all the attendees.
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted an Anti Drug Campaign for Drug Free Manipur at Tingri village on 11 March.
As part of the campaign, an interactive lecture was conducted at the village to enlighten and to generate awareness about the ill effects of drugs among the youth and to guide them to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
The lecture was attended by children, Meira Paibis and members of local Youth Club.
The lecture was followed by an Anti Drug Rally which started off from Tingri Primary School and covered the entire village of Tingri.
The rally witnessed the attendance of over 200 Meira Paibis and locals.
The campaign was a success in educating the villagers on this sensitive issue and various measures to counter the drug menace.
The villagers expressed deep gratitude for organising such awareness campaigns from time to time and appreciated the efforts and commitment of Assam Rifles to the cause of making Manipur a Drug Free State.