Hisar: Hisar Police continued their campaign against drug abuse on Saturday, organising awareness activities in Satrod Kalan village and the Cantonment area to educate students, young people and local residents about the harmful consequences of substance abuse.
Under the leadership of the Superintendent of Police, the district’s de-addiction team conducted programmes at a government school, a library and residential neighbourhoods. Alongside awareness efforts, the team also helped 11 people struggling with substance abuse access treatment and medication. One young man was admitted to the de-addiction centre at Civil Hospital, Hisar.
Students Encouraged to Stay Away from Drugs
Around 175 students attended an awareness programme at the Government Senior Secondary School in Satrod Kalan. Senior teacher Narendra Kumar, teacher Vinod Kumar and Sub-Inspector Hawa Singh of the de-addiction team encouraged students to avoid substance abuse, focus on their education and take an active interest in sports and other constructive activities.
The students were also briefed on cybercrime, women’s safety-related offences and traffic regulations. The programme concluded with participants taking a pledge to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a drug-free society.
Awareness Activities Extended to Libraries and Residential Areas
The police team also interacted with approximately 25 students attending coaching classes at the village library, explaining the harmful effects of substance abuse.
A street-corner meeting was organised in the village, followed by interactions with residents of Adarsh Colony and the Cantonment area, as well as people affected by drug addiction.
The team explained that substance abuse can damage a person’s physical and mental health while also affecting their social and financial well-being. Residents were urged to support the police in preventing drug abuse and share information about suspected drug trafficking activities so that timely action could be taken.
11 People Assisted with Treatment and Medication
Along with awareness programmes, the de-addiction team focused on identifying people affected by substance abuse and connecting them with medical care, medication and counselling.
During Saturday’s campaign, two people were identified. One received medication from Civil Hospital for the first time. Five others were provided Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines for the second time at the hospital. Their blood tests were also conducted, and counselling was arranged.
In addition, team members visited the homes of five people and provided them with Ayurvedic medicines for the first time. Overall, 11 people were connected with treatment and medication support.
Following counselling and encouragement from the police team, one young man also agreed to seek further help and was admitted to the de-addiction centre at Civil Hospital, Hisar.
SP Calls for Collective Effort Against Drug Abuse
The Superintendent of Police, Hisar, said that combating drug abuse was a shared responsibility involving the entire community, not just the police. He emphasised that the police were working both to take strict action against drug traffickers and to help people affected by addiction return to mainstream society through treatment and proper guidance.
He appealed to residents, parents, teachers and social organisations to actively participate in efforts to create a drug-free society. He also urged people to share any information related to drug abuse or trafficking with Hisar Police to enable timely intervention and help protect young people from the harmful consequences of addiction.
