An anti-drug awareness rally was organised at Binnakandi Part I in Assam’s Cachar district today, with the aim of raising awareness about substance abuse and protecting youths from addiction.
The rally was organised by the Apunba Youth Club, Binnakandi Part I, in association with local Meira Paibis. A large number of residents took part in the peaceful march, which passed through several areas of the locality.
Participants carried placards displaying messages such as “Say No to Alcohol”, “Choose Life, Not Drugs” and “Say No to Drugs, Save Your Future”, urging people, particularly the younger generation, to stay away from substance abuse.
Speaking to the media, Yengkhom Rasbehari Singha, an adviser to the Apunba Youth Club, expressed concern over the growing consumption of alcohol, drugs and marijuana among local youths. He said the trend was ruining the lives and futures of many young people, prompting the club to organise the rally to discourage substance abuse and protect the younger generation from addiction.
Another adviser to the club, Engudam Nildhan Singha, said the rally was aimed at rescuing local youths from addiction and eradicating the drug menace from the village.
The organisers stressed the need for collective community efforts to prevent substance abuse and safeguard the future of the younger generation.
