Awareness Created on ill-effects of drugs, tobacco & liquor

Port Blair, Sept. 1: As a part of ongoing awareness campaigns under the community policing initiatives of Andaman & Nicobar Police, on 01/09/2015 an awareness programme was conducted by Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) in the Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School, Middle Point. The programme was attended by Smti. Malthi Singh, Principal, 60 teachers and 968 students of the School including Shri Mohd. Aslam, SDPO (South Andaman).

The main objective of the programme was to create awareness among the school children and teachers about measures to be taken to curb the menace of drugs and to inculcate the understanding of their harmful effects.   

Addressing the gathering, Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh, IPS explained in detail about the ill effects of drugs, liquor and tobacco and the steps being taken by police for the safety and security of the children of these Islands. He appealed to the teachers to educate the students so that they do not become victims of drug abuse.

He emphasized the importance of formative years in School in a person’s life and urged all the students to channelize their energy and resources in the right direction.  

The Principal appreciated the positive steps taken by the A&N Police to sensitize the school children and teachers.