HT Bureau
HAFLONG, June 26: The International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has been observed across state on Wednesday.
On the occasion, the Dima Hasao district NCORD organised a foot march in Haflong town along with the rest of the world.
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The foot march started in the morning by police officials from Cultural Institute Hall (CIH) till SP office with captions which read about importance to eliminate drugs from the society.
ADC Shhaurya Sharma in his speech thanked all the participants and spoke how the drugs have become a menace in the society. He said, “Crimes by drug addicts are rising in society and it has to be a joint effort by everyone to remove this from the root”.
Others who spoke on the occasion were additional SP Faruque Ahmed, APS and secretary, DLSCA Gautam Daimary and officials from other departments such as Medical, Social Welfare, Information & Public Relations etc. The programme ended with a vote of thanks after which the crowed was offered light refreshment till they disbursed.
Our Margherita correspondent adds: Recognizing the profound impact of drugs and illicit trafficking on national security and public health, the Indian Army on Wednesday initiated an extensive awareness drive at Don Bosco High School and Drug De-Addiction Center, at Bordumsa under Tinsukia.
This awareness lecture was attended by 15 Teachers and 150 students from Don Bosco High School, Bordumsa and 20 individuals (under rehab and care taker) from Drug De-Addiction Center, Bordumsa who gained thorough insight into this critical issue on the “International Day Against drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking”.
Based on this year’s theme “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”, the lecture was focused on the steps which have to be taken in order to prevent this menace at the grassroot level and call for a coordinated effort by all the agencies was highlighted in the interaction.
The United Nations General Assembly recognised the day in December 1987 with the goal of enhancing global cooperation against drug trafficking and promoting efforts to create drug-free communities. Drug addiction and illicit trafficking present major obstacles in India, impacting people and communities nationwide and from cities to rural areas a variety of substances such as heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs permeate the market.
This has far-reaching effects causing health emergencies, rising crime levels and societal breakdown.
The Indian Army remains committed to empower the communities of upper Assam to address the issue of drugs and it’s undesirable contribution towards financing inimical organisations working to destabilize the area and induce violence.
Our Jorhat correspondent adds: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jorhat, in association with the Jorhat district administration on Wednesday observed ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ by organising a street play to create awareness against drug abuse and illicit trade.
Paralegal volunteers performed the play with mythical characters at the busy Baruah Chari-Ali here that drew the attention of commuters.
Leaflets and T-shirts bearing messages on harmful effects of drug consumption and not to get involved in the illicit business of narcotics were distributed to 50 rickshaw pullers with an aim to spread awareness at the grass-root level.
Jorhat district commissioner Pulak Mahanta, Ranjita Agarwalla, additional district & sessions judge Jorhat, Dhiraj Kalita chief judicial magistrate, Jorhat and other judicial officers of Jorhat Judiciary took part in the distribution programme.
Speaking on the occasion the district commissioner praised the initiative taken by DLSA, Jorhat and urged all to join hands to fight menace of drug abuse.
DLSA secretary-cum judicial officer DLSA, Devojyoti Bhuyan who anchored the event, thanked the district administration, rickshaw pullers and the public for organizing the awareness programme successfully.
Our Nagaon correspondent adds: Along with the rest of the globe, District Legal Services Authority, Nagaon, various educational institutions as well as Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) also observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a motto ‘The evidence is clear : Let’s reach out for prevention’ on Wednesday and launched day long campaigns against drugs menace in the district here.
District Legal Services Authority, Nagaon in association with Dronacharya Junior College and Gram Vikas Parishad, Nagaon organized two separate sensitisation campaigns against drugs menace at Fouzdaripatty based Dronacharya Junior College and Rangolu based Gram Vikas Parishad campus respectively.
On occasion of the day, a community walk was taken out with a view to make people aware of drugs menace from the college. The chairman of DLSA, Nagaon and District and Session Judge Biswajit Chakraborty inaugurated the community walk in which the secretary of DLSA, Nagaon Munmi Neog, principal as well as other teaching faculties of the college participated.
Following the event, a sensitisation programme against drugs menace was also organised at the college auditorium. Similarly, DLSA, Nagaon in association with Gram Vikas Parishad also organised a sensitisation campaign against drugs abuse at its Rangolu based office where secretary of DLSA, Nagaon Munmi Neog, chief adviser to Gram Vikas Parishad Sirajuddin Ahmed, senior scribe and educationist Ghanakanta Bora were present. Srimanta Sankar Mission and Sadou Asom Gramya Puthibharal Sangstha also observed the day with a slew of anti drugs campaigns at its respective offices in the small town today here.
On the other hand, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education, Hojai, also observed the day with a three day long campaigns against drugs menace. Besides, the college management authority also organised a sensitisation programme on the fatal issue at the college auditorium today.
Manager of the college Jahidul Haque Chowdhury presented a brief note on the issue while Dr Ashish Shaha, the principal of the college delivered the welcome address in the programme. Besides, a procession was taken out on occasion of the day where thousands from the college as well as other well wishers participated. Anamika Bora, Miss Assam and brand ambassador of Recovery Wellness Society, Dr Khasrul Islam, director of Ajmal Foundation attended the sensitisation campaign as the chief guests, it is said in a press note here.
Our Biswanath Chariali correspondent adds: The Assam Rifles successfully observed the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday at Gyan Vikash Academy, Charduar, stated a press release. The event witnessed the participation of 255 civilians and 8 personnel from the Assam Rifles. The program aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the significance of combating illicit trafficking. Through engaging activities, informative sessions, and community interaction, Assam Rifles highlighted their commitment to fostering a drug-free society. The event concluded with a call to action for all attendees to join hands in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, reinforcing the importance of collective efforts in addressing this global issue.
Our Tezpur correspondent adds: The International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking along with 2nd CME and PG development program on addiction medicine with the theme: Addiction medicine – contemporary dialectics was observed on the occasion.
The programme was organised by the department of addiction medicine and addiction treatment facility of LGBRIMH, Tezpur in collaboration with east zone Indian psychiatric society from Wednesday in the institute . Dr Hemanta Datta, head of the department of addiction medicine welcomed the guests and participants during his inaugural address. Renown psychiatrist Prof RK Lenin Singh, Professor department of psychiatry, RIMS, Imphal, Dr SK Deuri, director of LGBRIMH and Dr Jyoti Hazarika, medical superintendent of the Institute, participants, faculty members from various departments, students along with the staff were present in the inauguration programme held on Wednesday.
