January 14:* ```Ganderbal Police held a day-long series of events on drug abuse amongst younger generations and the community as a whole. The Mega event consists of rally, cultural programmes, debates, counselling, etc.

The mega event was attended by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, DySP HQRs Ganderbal, DySP PC Ganderbal, DySP DAR Ganderbal, SDPO Kangan, Sheikh Saba and Junaid from White Globe, District Information Officer, ARTO Ganderbal, Social welfare officer and other senior officers.

A mega rally was organised by Police comprises of NGO's like "White Globe" & "Shugul" and students from different schools viz, RP school, Vijay Memorial School, New Dreamland school, Tiny Hearts, Angels Care Public School Safapora along with members of civil society. The rally started from Darend Ganderbal and concluded at District Police Lines Tulmulla, Ganderbal.

After the culmination of rally a colourful cultural program was organised at District Police Lines Ganderbal where a Gazal maestro Sh. Waseem Khan mesmerized the participants. Skit was also presented by the professionals of Information Department against drug abuse by Bashir Kootur and his group. During the event students of RP school also presented their thoughts on this topic. Experts of Medical field i.e; Dr Umar Jaan- MD Psychiatrist, Dr Afshaan a clinical Psychiatrist also gave their thought provoking presentation.

Besides, a medical camp was also organised at DPL Ganderbal in which participants from different areas of Ganderbal joined for their medical examination with regard to psychological disorders, depressions and were consulted by a team of experts.

While speaking on the occasion, SSP Ganderbal appreciated the participants for cooperating Ganderbal Police in eradicating the social evils. He said that amongst various social evils, drug abuse by misguided youth is a major concern. In our society all sections have to work conjointly and save youth from the clutches of engulfing drug menace.

He further said that J&K Police has adopted multi-pronged strategies to fight war against narco terrorism, syndicates of drugs, drug peddlers and consumers.

At the end the prizes and mementos were distributed among the participants as a token of appreciation and peace.```