Hyderabad: In an effort to educate young people about the dangers of drug abuse and encourage a drug-free society, Future City Police Commissionerate organised an Anti-Drug Awareness Programme at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) campus in Shankarpally, Hyderabad, on Thursday.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Commissioner of Police, Future City, Dr. Tarun Joshi, IPS, in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Cell of IFHE, supporting the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Addressing the students, Commissioner of Police Dr. Tarun Joshi, IPS, highlighted the importance of staying away from drugs and understanding the harmful consequences of substance abuse. He emphasised the role of students and educational institutions in building a responsible, healthy and drug-free society.
The Commissioner of Police encouraged students to make informed choices, resist negative influences and spread awareness among their friends and communities. He stressed that protecting young people from drugs is a shared responsibility of families, educational institutions, police and society.
DCP Chevella Zone Yogesh Gautam, addressed the gathering on the dangers of narcotic substances and the importance of anti-drug awareness among youngsters. He highlighted the need for students to remain alert to the risks associated with drug abuse and encouraged them to promote a drug-free environment.
DCP Traffic Shivam Upadhyaya, spoke about road safety, responsible driving and the importance of wearing helmets. He advised students to follow traffic regulations and adopt safe driving habits to prevent road accidents.
One of the important highlights of the programme was the anti-drug pledge taken by the students, reaffirming their commitment to staying away from drugs, discouraging substance abuse, supporting those seeking help and contributing to a drug-free campus.
The programme also featured the launch of an anti-drug awareness book and a special awareness song, with the song launched by Commissioner of Police Dr. Tarun Joshi, IPS. These initiatives aimed to spread the anti-drug message among students and the wider community.
The event brought together police officials, university authorities and students, highlighting the importance of cooperation between educational institutions and law enforcement agencies in preventing drug abuse.
Dr. A. Vinay Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, IFHE; P. Seetaram, Superintendent of Police; B. Kishan Goud, ACP Chevella; and officials from the EAGLE Force team, along with university faculty members and students, participated in the programme.
The programme concluded with a message encouraging students to lead healthy, disciplined and drug-free lives while becoming ambassadors of anti-drug awareness in society.
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