Kohima, June 25 (MExN): Due to the Urban Local Body (ULB) election in Nagaland on June 26, the Nagaland Police will observe the 'International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' with a one-day delay on June 27. The event aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourage the public to live healthy, drug-free lives.
"The occasion is envisaged to create awareness among the people and encourage everyone to stay away from drugs and live a healthy life," a press release from the Nagaland Police stated. To mark the day, all ranks and files of the Nagaland Police, across all District Executive Forces (DEFs) and Battalion Headquarters, will take a pledge against drug abuse.
The public is also invited to join the pledge online via a live stream on Google Meet and the Nagaland Police Facebook account. "We appeal to the general public to join us online on June 27 at 11:00 a.m. to take the pledge against drug abuse," the Nagaland Police stated.
The pledge, which highlights the growing concern of drug abuse among youth in the country, reads: “We realize that drug abuse is increasing in our country, especially among the youth, and this is a matter of concern. We pledge that we will cooperate in stopping the drug abuse. We promise that we will not consume any harmful or illegal drugs in any way for any purpose. We will create awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse by encouraging every person, especially the youth, so that the youth of India can live drug-free and they can become creative and important members of society. Today we pledge that we will stay away from drugs and live a healthy life.”
Participants who take the pledge can download a certificate by visiting the provided link: Pledge Certificate. Those who take the pledge can download a certificate as a token of their commitment to the cause.
