Haryana Police Scores Big: Battling Drug Abuse with Innovative Sports Strategy”
“Haryana on the Rise: 1830 Awareness Campaigns, 5460 Arrests, and a Cyclothon for a Drug-Free Future”
“Chandigarh, January 8: The Director General Police Haryana Shatrujeet Kapur has underscored the significance of employing sports competitions in villages to divert young individuals from drug use. He said that Haryana Police’s anti-drug initiative through sports has drawn enthusiastic participation from the youth.
This program features the invaluable support of policemen, ex-servicemen, and sportspersons who act as mentors and guides for young people.Mr Kapur said that sports constitute a highly effective means to channel the energy of the youth in a positive direction. This not only fosters the physical development of young individuals but also equips them to excel in various fitness examinations. As part of this initiative, a Youth Sports Festival was successfully organized in Panipat district, witnessing the enthusiastic participation of more than 2200 young individuals who showcased the depth of their talent. Moreover, similar sports activities are being meticulously arranged in districts including Hisar, Bhiwani, Dadri, Sirsa, Dabwali, Narnaul, Rewari, Nuh, Palwal, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, and Kurukshetra.”
“He said that as part of this initiative, Special Police Officers (SPOs) under 50, with prior experience in sports within the army and paramilitary, have been designated in various villages. In this role, these SPOs, alongside police personnel and seasoned players, are actively encouraging and motivating the youth to engage in sporting activities, both in the mornings and evenings. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to form teams comprising these individuals, ensuring their preparedness for participation in district and state-level competitions.”
“The Director General of Police emphasized the critical role that youth play as the future of the country, underscoring the importance of directing their energy towards positive endeavors. Through sports, the youth are not only engaged in physical activities but are also actively connected to the de-addiction campaign. This connection aims to encourage them to stay away from drugs while inspiring others to do the same. The Director General acknowledged the commendable efforts of village and ward guards, who have diligently worked for several months by compiling records of individuals involved in the buying and selling of drugs within their communities.”
“Shri Kapur highlighted the extensive efforts undertaken to create a drug-free state. Last year, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau organized 1830 awareness campaigns, drawing the participation of 9,59,205 individuals. Simultaneously, in a vigorous campaign against drug smugglers, the state’s bureaus registered 3823 FIRs, resulting in the arrest of 5460 individuals. Furthermore, as part of the de-addiction initiative, a Cyclothon was conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal, as part of the Haryana Uday program from September 1 to September 25 last year. This event not only aimed to inspire the youth to distance themselves from drugs but also provided crucial information about the detrimental effects of drug abuse.”
