Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner stresses on community participation to combat drug abuse
The Deputy Commissioner of Mangaluru emphasized the importance of community involvement in addressing drug abuse during an anti-drug walkathon. He encouraged individuals seeking help for addiction to approach government health authorities confidentially and urged the public to report drug-related activities. The event, part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative, aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and featured various activities including competitions and a dedicated awareness vehicle.
- ▪Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan highlighted the need for community participation in combating drug abuse.
- ▪The anti-drug walkathon was organized by Father Muller Group of Institutions and included students, teachers, and staff members.
- ▪Participants were encouraged to report drug-related activities to the police to help create a safer community.
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Stressing on the need for community participation in combating drug abuse, Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan said that those who are looking for de-addiction help can approach government health authorities confidentially.Speaking while flagging off an anti-drug walkathon organised by Father Muller Group of Institutions in the city on Wednesday, Mr. Darshan asked youth and other people to be vigilant and report drug-related activities to the police without hesitation, thereby contributing to the vision of a stronger and safer India.Many students, teachers and staff members of the institutions took part in the walkathon held under the banner of Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative.The walkathon commenced from the Father Muller campus at Kankanady, moved through the main gates towards Karavali…
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