Nagpur police's anti-narcotics drive also champions communal harmony
Nagpur: City police's 'Operation Thunder' — a week-long anti-narcotics campaign slated to culminate on June 26, the World Anti-Drug Day — is transcending law enforcement initiatives by weaving a message of communal harmony while fighting substance abuse.
Uniting diverse communities in a shared fight for a drug-free future, city police now aim to make Nagpur free of addiction.
With an innovative and inclusive slogan, 'Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isai, Nashe Se Dur Raho Bhai', the campaign emphasises that the ill-effect of addiction spares no religion or caste. The rallying cry, 'Nasha Nako, Disha Havi' (no to drugs, yes to purpose), is resonating across Nagpur through vibrant rallies, street plays, and awareness events.
CP Ravinder Singal's vision extends beyond law enforcement, emphasising prevention through education. "Our duty is to prevent crime at its roots, starting with young minds in schools and colleges," he said. This humane approach of running an anti-drug campaign positions the police as reformers, fostering a drug-free, harmonious city.
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All 33 police stations, along with the crime branch, cyber cell, and traffic units, have joined hands to engage students, senior citizens, women's vigilance committees, doctors, and NGOs to spread awareness about ill effects of drug addiction, said a senior police official.
The campaign's multifaceted approach includes school competitions like essay writing, poster-making, and reel contests to inspire youth to reject drugs and embrace ambition.
Social media platforms are amplifying slogans like, 'Jo karega nasha, uski hogi durdasha' (Those who indulge in drugs face trouble). Police are aslo cracking down on drug dens, and smuggling networks, said DCP (crime) Rahul Maknikar.
Singal is also hosting a national-level conference on anti-drug abuse on June 25, to be attended by diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and community leaders. The platform aims to spark a dialogue on addiction and unity.
'Operation Thunder 2025' stands as a beacon of hope, urging citizens to join this people's movement to ensure the youth chase dreams, not drugs, in a united and harmonious society.
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