Strict legal action against drug peddlers: Sandeep Patil

Police observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Team Udayavani, Jun 27, 2019, 11:07 AM IST

Mangaluru: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed by Mangaluru city and Mangaluru south police at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26. A skit on drug abuse was performed by the students of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner Sandeep Patil said, “Roshni Nilaya college students performed beautiful skit on drug abuse which gave a strong message to the students. Due to drug abuse, youngsters end up indulging in crime. This is the age where you get attracted to many things and do different things. When you are in peer group, you feel like doing something new and experiment on lot of things.”

“By consuming drugs to get that high feeling for 10 minutes, you end up ruining your entire life. Due to drug abuse, everyone including your family members suffer. Avoid drug abuse. Challenge yourself and do something good and achieve something in your life. We are taking up drug abuse awareness programme for the next one month. We will go hard against drug sellers, dealers and peddlers,” said the Commissioner.

Addressing the gathering, Mahabala Shetty HOD of Forensic Science department, K S Hegde, Derlakatte said, “Drug abuse awareness programme should not be only for a day but should be a continuous process. Once indulged in drug abuse, it is hard to come out of it. One has to face lot of sufferings and lifelong you will be in treatment to come out of it. In order to enjoy few seconds, do not spoil your entire life in drug abuse.”

Lydia Lobo of Link Rehabilitation Centre said, “I work at Link Rehabilitation Centre. Earlier, only people above 35 years used to come to the centre for treatment. But these days, children in the age group of 12 to 16 come to the center with various addiction problems like drug, inhaling petroleum and smelling whitener. Today’s youths have fallen victim to drug abuse and it is impossible to come out of it. I urge every student not to indulge in such activities and ruin your life.”

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Mahayuti leaders finalize power sharing pact with Amit Shah; CM’s name awaited

Karnataka govt to spend Rs 2,500 crore to upgrade 500 government schools

My name not mentioned anywhere, says Ex-Andhra CM Jagan on Adani bribe controversy

Three women missing in dense Kerala forest; Search operation underway

Heavy rain forecast: Pondy govt declares holiday for educational institutions on Nov 29, 30

CM Vijayan opens Huddle Global; Says Kerala will be key player in India’s deep tech ambitions

Bengaluru to host Aero India 2025 from Feb 10-14

Related Articles More

Udupi: MGM College ‘Amrita Mahotsava’ begins today

Karnataka govt to spend Rs 2,500 crore to upgrade 500 government schools

Bengaluru to host Aero India 2025 from Feb 10-14

Karnataka cabinet decides to reopen graft case against Ex-CM Yediyurappa and family

Man attacks nurse inside hospital, caught on camera

MUST WATCH

Grafting

Coconut Flower

Prakash Belawadi

Naxal Leader Vikram Gowda

Christmas Cake Fruit Mixing


Latest Additions

Udupi: MGM College ‘Amrita Mahotsava’ begins today

Mahayuti leaders finalize power sharing pact with Amit Shah; CM’s name awaited

Karnataka govt to spend Rs 2,500 crore to upgrade 500 government schools

Achieved significant success against terrorism, left-wing extremism, insurgency, narcotics: Amit Shah

My name not mentioned anywhere, says Ex-Andhra CM Jagan on Adani bribe controversy

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.