Dimapur, June 26 (MExN): In connection with the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,’ different units of Assam Rifles organised various programme across the Nagaland.
Zhadima-II: The 9 AR also organised a seminar cum workshop on Drug Abuse and HIV/Aids at the Community Hall, Zhadima-II, under Chiephobozou Sub Division of Kohima District with 115 villagers and 27 personnel from 10th IRB Bn of Zeizou in attendance.
The workshop focused on creating awareness about ill effects of HIV/AIDS and Drug abuse an AR press note informed. A lecture upon substance abuse of drugs, alcohol & narcotic was delivered by 2IC N S Rani, Chief Medical Officer of 9 AR, it said. The programme was organized with the help of Village Council Members of Zeizou and Zhadima villages.
Tuensang: The 15 AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted also an anti-drug drive on in the remote villages of Dan, Noklak, Shamatore and C' Saddle on June 26.
Awareness lecture at Shamatore was conducted by Captain (Dr) Prakash Chandra Rai, RMO where the motive was to give knowledge about narcotics, drugs, tobacco, addiction and its negative impact on physical and mental health, another AR press note informed.
Lectures were also conducted by 15 Assam Rifles at C' Saddle, Dan and Noklak, it added. Altogether 271 villagers including 198 male and 73 female attended the lectures. Free medicines were also distributed to the ailing.
Chizami: The 9 AR also organised a friendly Basketball match with the youth at Chizami village June 25 with the aim of encouraging the village youths to take active participation in sports and take to healthy lifestyle. The match was followed by an informal interaction and refreshments. During the interaction youth were also informed about the opportunities available to join Armed Forces.
