District police conduct 5K Run against drug abuse

Metro India News | MAHABUBABAD : In an initiative to raise public awareness about drug abuse, the Mahabubabad District Police Department organized a 5K Run on Saturday, drawing participation from more than 1,000 people. Held under the slogan “Run Against Drugs – Say NO to Drugs: Let Us Take a Step Together to Eradicate Drug Abuse,” the event began at PSR Convention Hall in Mahabubabad town and proceeded via the Bus Stand and Railway Station Road towards Ayyappa Temple Road before returning through Bus Stand Road to its starting point.

A large number of public representatives, police officials and young people took part in the run, expressing their solidarity with the campaign against drugs. MLA Murali Naik said drug abuse not only destroys an individual's life but also has serious consequences for families and society at large. He urged young people to stay away from harmful addictions and concentrate on education, sports, employment opportunities and achieving their life goals. MLC Takkellapalli Ravinder Rao stressed the importance of parents monitoring their children's behaviour, friendships and habits.

District SP Dr. Shabarish stressed that people should not only stay away from drugs themselves but also take responsibility for discouraging others from consuming them. He assured that the identities of those providing information to the police regarding drugs would be kept confidential.

Police control number for drug-related information: 8712656999