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DIMAPUR — Civil society organisations and concerned citizens of Pathso village organised a public rally against drugs at Shiemong, Pathso village, on Monday.
The rally, jointly organised by the Pathso Students' Union (PSU), Pathso Mienyu Hoikam and Pathso Public Organisation, was held against the backdrop of the menacing grip of drug abuse in the community, the PSU stated in an update.
“This event marked a crucial step in the fight against drug abuse, with the collective message that, it is time to take action and address the pressing issue of drug abuse that continues to inflict harm in the society,” PSU said.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Speaking during the event, Echungbemo Erui, extra assistant commissioner (EAC) of Panso, stressed that drug abuse and alcoholism are society’s biggest issues, which need to be addressed before they become an “incurable and uncontrollable cancer.”
Stating that drug abuse not only affects the users but the entire society, Erui called for collective efforts to fight the menace.
While applauding the leaders of the village for taking the right approach to its eradication, the EAC suggested more awareness campaigns, to which the district administration assured their unwavering moral support.
Public and village leaders including the village council chairman, head goanbura, presidents of Pathso Mienyu Hoikam (PMH), Pathso Public Organisation (PPO), and Pathso Range Public Organisation (PRPO), also spoke on the occasion.
The programme began with a procession in the village and concluded with the adoption of resolutions.
The programme was chaired by Heno, general secretary of PSU.
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