Drug awareness drive held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 11 2020:
Thoubal Bn of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised an awareness drive on 'Drug Abuse and Waterborne Diseases' at Leironthel village, Thoubal district today.
The awareness drive under the theme, "United we stand to fight against Drugs for a Drug Free Manipur" was organised by Chandrakhong COB.
An interactive lecture was conducted to generate awareness about the ill effects of drugs and to guide them to lead a healthy life, followed by an interactive session in which various queries of students were answered.
The lecture gave the audience an insight about harmful effects of drugs on the human body.
The locals were also educated on various waterborne diseases and significance of health and hygiene in life.
Various issues related to diseases caused due to intake of impure water, health hazards due to open defecation and related precautionary measures that need to be undertaken were covered during the interactive session.
The locals of the area 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.