AR conducts anti-drug abuse awareness campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 04 2019:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis IGAR (South) conducted an anti drug awareness campaign for drug free Manipur at Government High School in Sawombung, Imphal East district today.
The campaign was organised by Sawombung Company Operating Base of the Battalion in response to the concern of villagers, parents and Meira Paibis expressed during the monthly security meet with respect to danger of drug abuse amongst the youth and children, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South) .
As part of the campaign, an interactive lecture was conducted at the school to generate awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse among the youth and to guide them to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
The lecture gave the audience an insight about harmful effects of drug on the human body.
The rally witnessed energetic participation of over 50 students and staff of the school.
The campaign was a success in educating the villagers on this sensitive issue and various measures to counter the drug menace, said AR .