IT News
Imphal Aug 12,
In continuation with its ongoing awareness programme conducted on different parts of the state to wipe out intoxicant from Manipur, Coalition Against Drugs & Alcohol (CADA) organized a public meeting on the topic “NISHA NA KHUNNAI DA PIBA CHEITHENG AMASUNG MASIBU THINGBADA MEEYAM GI THOUDANG” at the ground of Social Economic Development Organisation(SEDO) in Yairipok, Thoubal District on 11th August. The public meet was organized by CADA Thoubal District Committee along with Joint Committee on People’s Welfare, Yairipok.
The meeting was attended by Dr. S. Ibomcha, Superintendent of Police, Thoubal, Dipanjit Ningthoujam, Vice-President, CADA, Maibam Ibotombi Khuman, President, Joint Committee on People’s Welfare, Yairipok, Khomdram Prafullo, Vice President, Joint Committee on People’s Welfare, Yairipok; Oinam Suraj, Major, 26th Assam Rifles and Asem (o) Ibetombi, President, Apunba Nupi Khunnai Lamjing Meira Paibi.
Dr. Kh Robindro, Specialist Mental Health attended the function as a resource person. Robindro speaking on the meeting said “Children mostly start using drugs and other intoxicants at the age of 13 to 17. This is the time where they often cannot take a positive decision and more prone to trying out new things whether good or bad and they started experimenting on new activities. If they move towards the good path, then all good for them in the future, otherwise if they happen to tread the wrong path, it may be difficult for them to bring back to the right path”.
Attending the function as Presidium member, Dr. S Ibomcha said “The police are thankful to organization like CADA, who along with their cooperation have been successful in its drive against Drugs and other intoxicant.”