Seminar on drug abuse held at Women’s College Anantnag

Anantnag, Dec 23: A thought-provoking seminar titled “Drug Abuse: Causes, Effects, and Remedies” aimed to raise awareness about the growing menace of drug abuse and discuss actionable strategies to combat it was today held at the auditorium of Government Degree College (GDC) for Women Anantnag.

The seminar was organised by the Association of Anantnag Journalists (AAJ) in collaboration with GDC Women Anantnag.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid, who graced the event as the chief guest, highlighted the collective responsibility of citizens in eradicating drug abuse. He lauded the District Administration’s ongoing efforts to curb this societal menace, emphasising the critical role of public participation in sustaining these initiatives.

The guest of honour, SP Operations Anantnag elaborated on the stringent measures taken by Anantnag Police against drug peddlers. He noted that properties worth crores linked to drug peddlers have been attached, and hundreds of arrests have been made in the last year. He expressed optimism about achieving even better outcomes in the near future.

Students from various schools passionately spoke on the topic, sharing their insights and calling for concerted action against drug abuse.

Prominent speakers at the event included the Principles of GDC Women Anantnag and GDC Boys Khanabal, psychiatrists from GMC Anantnag, and senior journalists, including Javaid Sagar, who underscored the role of media in spreading awareness and shaping public opinion against drug abuse.

Among others who graced the function include all the members of Association of Anantnag Journalists.