2K Run Spreads Anti-Drug Message in Warangal

Hanamkonda: Warangal police commissioner Sunpreet Singh on Friday urged youth to take leadership in building a drug-free society while inaugurating the 2K Run to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking.

The run was stopped in the presence of MLAs, district collectors and KUDA president Enagala Venkatram Reddy. Hundreds of students and youth from the three city districts participated in the event, which started at Warangal Police Commissionerate and ended at the Arts and Science College ground in Subedari. Awards, medals and certificates were presented to the winners.

Addressing the meeting, Sunpreet Singh termed drug use as a serious social menace and warned that even a single drug use could ruin a young person’s future. He called on students to focus on education and career and to stay away from drugs and drug-related crimes.

Warangal West MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy and KUDA President Enagala Venkatram Reddy appealed to the youth to stay away from addictions and create awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.

Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju said the Eagle Force was formed to curb drug-related activities and appealed to the public to report drug sale or consumption through helpline 1908.

Hanamkonda collector Chahat Bajpai and Warangal Collector Dr Satya Sharada said drug addiction destroys lives and causes great pain to families.

Participants then took a pledge to serve as “Anti-Drug Soldiers” and promote a drug-free society.

Among those present were TGNPPDCL managing director Varun Reddy, DCPs Dara Kavitha and Ankit Kumar, additional collector Sandhya, additional DCPs, ACPs, inspectors, RIs, SIs and other police personnel.