Hyderabad rally: 5,000 students march against drugs; human chain formed, officials urge a drug-free future
Organised by the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau and the department for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and transgender persons, the event included awareness rally followed by a human chain formation at Necklace Road.
Chanting slogans like 'say no to drugs', students aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug use.
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'We (students) are actually glad that we are being exposed to such awareness,' said T Chandrika, a class 7 student.
'We understood the drugs are a menace, not something cool as shown in the movies.
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We're encouraged to report abuse if we see it.' TGANB director Sandeep Shandilya emphasised Telangana's tough stance. 'At a time when many nations are legalising drugs, Telangana is fighting back. We cannot afford to be passive. I urge everyone to help make the state drug-free.'
CV Anand, Hyderabad commissioner of police, shared a personal reflection: 'In school, some of my friends offered cigarettes, but I have always said no.
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That one choice matters. Peer pressure is real, but stand your ground. Post-Covid, we have seen drug abuse even in the families of our officers.
Children are getting involved. The CM is clear, not even a gram of drugs should enter our state.' 'If you know someone using drugs, call 1908. Don't stay silent. Choose discipline, stay drug-free and help others do the same,' said Anita Ramachandran, secretary of women and child development.
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