Collector flags off anti-drug awareness rally
Madurai District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar flagged off the anti-drug awareness rally here on Thursday on the occasion of International Drug Awareness Day.
The rally, participated by school and college students, emphasised the importance of creating a drug free Tamil Nadu.
About 300 participants who took out the rally carrying placards and banners informed public about the ill-effects of consuming drugs and other related substances.
On behalf of Madurai City Police, Commissioner J. Loganathan flagged off the awareness of students of Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College.
The 'Anti-Drug Club' of the institution along with Prohibition Enforcement Wing of city police went on a rally which involved taking oaths against drug consumption.
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Collector flags off anti-drug awareness rally
Madurai District Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar flagged off the anti-drug awareness rally here on Thursday on the occasion of International Drug Awareness Day. The rally, participated by school and college students, emphasised the importance of creating a drug free Tamil Nadu. About 300 participants who took out the rally carrying placards and banners informed public about the ill-effects of consuming drugs and other related substances. On behalf of Madurai City Police, Commissioner J. Loganathan flagged off the awareness of students of Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College. The 'Anti-Drug Club' of the institution along with Prohibition Enforcement Wing of city police went on a rally which involved taking oaths against drug consumption.
