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Community role crucial in anti-drug fight: Div Com

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  • 29 Apr 2026

· Anshul Garg interacts with trade bodies, extends invitation for Padyatra on May 3

Srinagar, Apr 28: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday held an interaction with members of various trade bodies of Srinagar and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to appreciate their active role in combating the drug menace and extended an invitation to participate in the Nasha Mukht J&K Padyatra to be held on May 3.

 

The event, a mass movement aimed at raising awareness against drug abuse and narcotics, is expected to see participants from different sections of society.

 

During the interaction, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the collective efforts of traders, civil society groups, NGOs, and youth organizations in their enthusiastic involvement in the Padyatra, which will see mass participation across the region. 

 

He emphasized that such unified initiatives reflect the strong societal responsibility to combat the growing menace of substance abuse.

 

Anshul Garg stressed that the fight against drugs requires sustained community engagement and coordination among all stakeholders. 

 

He urged trade associations and NGOs to mobilize their members for overwhelming participation in Pad Yatra on May 03 for spreading awareness about the harmful effects of narcotics, particularly among the youth.

 

On the occasion, participants shared their suggestions to further strengthen anti-drug campaigns, organizing awareness drives, and community outreach programs at the grassroots level.

 

Meanwhile, participants assured to work in unison with the administration to eliminate the threat of narcotics from the region.

 

Besides, Director I&C and VC LCMA, the president of KCCI, Chairman of Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation, and representatives of various trade associations were present during the interaction.

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