11/04/2026
Fight Against Drugs Gains Momentum in Rajouri with Mega PadYatra
Border Mail News
DC Rajouri leads PadYatra, Flags Off 100-Day Nasha Mukt Campaign
RAJOURI, APRIL 11: As part of the Mega Launch of the 100-Day Campaign under Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan spearheaded by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, the District Administration Rajouri today organised a PadYatra from the DC Office Complex to Dak Bungalow Rajouri to raise awareness against drug abuse.
The PadYatra was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, along with DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, Sandeep Wazir, and SSP Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar.* The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from district and sectoral officers, teachers, students, prominent citizens from civil society and the general public, reflecting a strong collective resolve to combat the menace of drug abuse.
On reaching Dak Bungalow Rajouri, a *signature campaign* was held to reaffirm the commitment of participants towards building a drug-free society.
Speaking on the occasion, the *Deputy Commissioner Rajouri emphasized the need for collective efforts to eliminate drug abuse and highlighted that the 100-day campaign would focus on awareness generation, community engagement and strict enforcement.* He informed that a comprehensive action plan has been prepared under his supervision and all Panchayats of the district will be covered during the campaign period.
*DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range also addressed the gathering and underscored the role of law enforcement agencies in curbing drug trafficking, urging the public to extend full cooperation in identifying and reporting such activities.*
*Prominent citizens appreciated the efforts of Hon’ble LG Shri Manoj Sinha and lauded the initiative aimed at safeguarding the youth and society from the ill effects of drugs.*
*It is pertinent to mention that yesterday an interactive session was organised by the District Administration Rajouri at Dak Bungalow Rajouri, which witnessed large participation from the general public.* Participants actively shared their suggestions and ideas for effectively curbing the menace of drug abuse.
*Similar programmes were organised across all subdivisions of district Rajouri to ensure wider outreach and public participation.*
Among others, ADDC Rajouri Malikzada Sheraz-ul-Haq, ADC Rajouri Chander Prakash, Programme Officer ICDS Harpal Singh, ACR Mohd Jahangir Khan, CPO Maqsood Ahmed, Deputy Director Employment Mohd Nawaz, ACD Auqil Naveed, DSWO Abdul Raheem and other district and sectoral officers were present on the occasion.
