Drug Awareness Camps held on Karwa Chauth; Public support sought for Drug-Free Punjab
Ferozepur, October 29, 2026: Under the Punjab Government’s ongoing “Yudh Nasheyan Virudh” campaign against drug abuse, the Health Department organised special drug awareness camps at Gawal Toli and Bazidpur on the occasion of Karwa Chauth.
The camps were organised under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Deepashikha Sharma and Civil Surgeon Parminder Singh, under the guidance of Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr Pankaj Gupta.
During the camps, Dr Aslam Khan sensitised people about the harmful physical, mental and social effects of drug abuse and urged them to stay away from drugs and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Rajinder Yadav said that active participation of every section of society was essential for creating a drug-free Punjab. He stressed that people suffering from drug addiction should not be treated with hatred or stigma, but with compassion and encouraged to seek treatment and rehabilitation.
He said that collective efforts could help bring those trapped in drug addiction back into the mainstream of society and enable them to lead healthy and dignified lives.
De-addiction staff and counsellors also appealed to the people to play an active role in spreading awareness against drug abuse and extend their cooperation to the government and administration in eradicating the menace of drugs.