Yingkiong, Jan 28: In a crusade against drug abuse, the Upper Siang District Police, Yingkiong conducted an anti-drug awareness programme at VKV School, Yingkiong with the aim to educate and raise awareness on drug abuse and its associated health hazards. 
The resource person on the occasion SI Police Station, Yingkiong Kipa Robin gave a presentation on the anti -drug awareness campaign and emphasised on sustained effort from all stakeholders to effectively fight against it. He also advised students to stay away from drugs and engaged in physical activities like sports to remain active and healthy. A short film 'ROSHNI' Crusade against Drug Abuse made by Capital Police and audio -Visual short clippings of movies on drugs were also shown to raise awareness on the menace of drugs.
Meanwhile, Upper Siang DySP Gocham Sakter also gave a presentation on Prevention of Child From Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act 2012 and informed the students about its key points and underlying legal provision under the Act to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. He also emphasised on recognising inappropriate behaviour and reporting it immediately to a family member, police or CWC and elucidated on stringent punishment under the Act.
SI Ojing Moyong also shared his experience of dealing with drug abuse cases and advised the students to respect their parents and elders and listen to their advice to become a better person in future.
The Upper Siang Child Welfare Committee Advocate Panyang also spoke and advised the students to always remain cautious and stay away from use of any form of drugs.
President All Upper Siang GB Welfare Association, Akkong Libang who also attended the programme and spoke on how drugs can jeopardise a healthy society. Advocating concerted effort from all sections of society to fight against menace of drugs in Upper Siang District, he also requested the Police Department to share identity of habitual drug peddlers so that it can be circulated among GBs to prevent them from ruining lives of young generations.
HGB Sri Tanyong Lipir who also spoke on the occasion advised the students to refrain from indulging in any unwanted activities and focus on their studies to become responsible citizen.
ABK Youth President Nong Nangu also appreciated the police for conducting such awareness programme and requested all students to share the knowledge among their families and friends.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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