Kargil, Sept 20: A spirited awareness programme on drug abuse and its prevention was held at Sawab Public High School, Baroo, under the banner of the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) Kargil. The event was organised in collaboration with IKMT, JUIAK and the Department of Education Kargil, drawing students, teachers and community representatives into a discussion on the growing menace of substance abuse.
Opening the session, Mohmad, Project Coordinator of DDAC Kargil, spoke about the rising concerns of drug use in the district and informed participants of the free treatment and support services available at the centre. He urged students to resist harmful substances and to act as ambassadors of awareness within their homes and neighbourhoods.
The programme also featured the address of Aga Syed Ali Musavi from IKMT Kargil, who spoke on the importance of discipline, moral values and the sanctity of life. He underlined how drug abuse poses a threat to social well-being and pressed upon the students to preserve constructive values.
Adding to the discourse, Aga Syed Raza Rizvi of JUIAK shed light on the causes and dangers associated with drug abuse. He appealed to the gathering to accept collective responsibility in combating the spread of addiction and to remain vigilant against its ill effects.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ravi Kumar, InCharge Principal of the host school, who expressed appreciation for the efforts of DDAC, IKMT, JUIAK and the Department of Education in guiding young minds toward a healthier and more responsible future.
