FAZILKA: As part of the Punjab Government’s ongoing campaign- Yudh Nashian Virudh- the Fazilka district administration today organized a human chain at the historic Clock Tower in the city. This event was a part of a series of awareness programs being conducted across the district to
combat drug abuse
. Students from Government Girls Senior Secondary School Fazilka and School of Eminence enthusiastically participated in the event.
They symbolically encircled the Clock Tower by forming a human chain, sending a strong message of unity and determination in the fight against drugs. Deputy Commissioner Fazilka, Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, IAS, specially arrived at the event to encourage the students. In her address, she emphasized that drug abuse is a serious threat to society and combating it requires active participation from every citizen. She stated, “Drug addiction not only endangers human health but also disrupts the social fabric. We must all come together to fight this menace. This human chain is not merely symbolic but a true reflection of our collective commitment.”
The Deputy Commissioner further mentioned that multiple initiatives are underway at various levels within the district to curb drug abuse. She stressed that public awareness plays a key role in strengthening these efforts. She urged students to be vigilant and report any drug-related activity in their surroundings to the authorities, encouraging them to become responsible warriors of the campaign. On this occasion, Deputy District Education Officer Parvinder Singh also addressed the gathering, stating that societal cooperation is essential to eradicate this evil.
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