MAHABUBABAD: The Mahabubabad District Police Department successfully organised a massive 5K Run on Saturday to create public awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and promote a healthy society. More than 1,000 people, including public representatives, police officials, personnel, youth, students and members of the public, enthusiastically participated in the event held under the slogan “Run Against Drugs – Say NO to Drugs. Let Us Take a Collective Step Towards Eradicating Drugs.”
The 5K Run began at PSR Convention Hall in Mahabubabad town and proceeded via the Bus Stand and Railway Station roads towards the Ayyappa Temple Road. Participants then returned through the Bus Stand Road and reached the starting point at PSR Convention Hall. Public representatives, police officials and a large number of young people took part, expressing their solidarity with the campaign against drug abuse.
Speaking on the occasion, Mahabubabad MLA Murali Naik said drug abuse severely affected not only an individual’s life but also their family and society. He advised young people to stay away from harmful addictions and concentrate on education, sports, employment and achieving their goals. He emphasised that building a drug-free society was not the responsibility of the police alone and called upon every citizen to participate in the movement. He appreciated the police department for organising awareness programmes to create consciousness among youth.
MLC Takkellapalli Ravinder Rao said drug abuse could push the future of young people into darkness. He urged youth to remain alert and avoid falling prey to drugs. He also advised parents to closely monitor their children’s behaviour, friendships and habits. He appealed to the public to immediately inform the police if they came across information about the illegal transportation, sale or consumption of ganja and other narcotic substances.
District Superintendent of Police Dr. Shabarish, IPS, said drug abuse had serious consequences for the health, thinking and future of young people. He advised youth to stay away from narcotic substances and focus on their life goals. He stressed that everyone had a responsibility not only to avoid drugs but also to prevent others from becoming addicted.
The SP urged people to inform the police immediately if they noticed anyone consuming, selling or illegally transporting ganja or engaging in other drug-related activities in the district. He assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential and appropriate legal action would be taken. He asked the public to share information related to drugs through the Police Control Number 8712656999. He said the police department was continuously working to eradicate narcotics and that public cooperation was essential to make the campaign successful.
Zumba Dance Adds Enthusiasm to the Event
The Zumba dance programme organised as part of the 5K Run was a special attraction and filled participants with enthusiasm. Youth and members of the public actively took part, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shabarish presented prizes to the winners who displayed outstanding performance in the 5K Run and congratulated them. The event concluded with a collective call for people from all sections of society to join hands in the fight against drug abuse.
