Patiala News:War on Drugs: Awareness camp organized at village Marori under the leadership of SDM Richa Goyal

– Cleaning of drug hotspots, person appointed to monitor water tank

– Appeal to provide information about drug dealers or users on helpline number 9779100200

Under the Punjab Government’s ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign, an awareness camp was organized under the leadership of SDM Richa Goyal at village Marori, a drug hotspot area of Sub-Division Samana. During this, besides listening to the problems of the villagers, they were made aware about the ill effects of drugs and were called upon to make joint efforts for the creation of a drug-free society.

During the camp, special cleaning was done at the places of village Marori where drug addicts used to gather and consume drugs. These include crematorium and other places including water tank. Apart from this, a person was also appointed to keep a watch at the place where the water tank is located, so that such activities can be stopped.

On this occasion, the villagers were informed about the helpline number 9779100200 issued by the Punjab Government and appealed to them to inform this number about the people selling or consuming drugs in their vicinity. The identity of the person providing the information will be kept completely confidential.

SDM Richa Goyal said that the Punjab government is committed to eradicating drugs and those who are addicted to drugs will be treated to get them out of it. She said that the cooperation of the administration as well as the villagers is very important to make this campaign against drugs successful.