Lecture held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 27 2019:
A lecture on drug abuse and illicit trafficking was conducted by Shangshak Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) at Sorde, Ukhrul district today.
With an efforts to curb the menace which weakens the social fabric of the populace, the locals were exhorted to be vigilant about drug peddlers and users.
The lecture was planned with an aim to curb the growing trend of drug abuse in the region, said a statement of IGAR (S).
The lecture addressed the most vulnerable group consisting of youth and the students.
Support of women and elders was incorporated to highlight the ills of drug abuse while posters and pamphlets were also distributed to the youth clubs of the region.
In addition, lecture on drug abuse was attended by more than 50 villagers.