Sopore, Apr 27: SSP Iftikhar Talib on Monday said that Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s Drug-Free J&K campaign is gaining widespread public backing across the region.
Speaking during an awareness march in Sopore, the SSP said people from different sections of society are actively joining the initiative to fight drug abuse.
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He said the campaign has now started taking the shape of a public movement, with participation from civil society members, residents and officials, including Additional Deputy Commissioner S.A. Raina.
“All sections of society are joining the campaign. We are trying to make it a mass movement,” Talib said, while urging more people to come forward and support the initiative.
He described drug abuse as a serious threat to society and said police and the administration are working together to create awareness about its harmful effects.
Talib also stressed the need for collective efforts to help those affected by addiction and to prevent youth from falling into substance abuse.
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He added that more awareness drives and outreach programmes will continue in the coming days as part of the wider anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)
