Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 27: Dakshina Kannada Police department and Vijaya Karnataka daily organized anti-drug addiction awareness programme jointly with Vikas PU College, on Friday, July 27.
Dr Asha Jyothi Rai, chairperson of Aasare Charitable Trust, Mangaluru, was the chief guest of the function. ‘Say No To Drugs, Say Yes To Life’, so said Dr Asha Jyothi Rai in her inaugural address and also advised the young minds to be an asset to the society instead being a menace in the society. She maintained that the drug addicts must be treated as sick not as criminals.
K Ram Rao, assistant commissioner of police, south zone, Mangaluru, in his keynote address, said that drug addiction is weakening the very foundation of our society. On the day of Guru Purnima, he advised that one must respect the teacher as they respect their parents to lead a contented life.
Vijaya Karnataka daily sub-editor Ravindra Shetty, while addressing the gathering, advised the students to respect not only the soldiers but also the police personnel and to sacrifice one’s life for the welfare of the society. Following the speeches, the gathering took oath to fight against drug use.
Dr D Shripathi Rao, correspondent, Vikas PU College, trustee Koragappa, Pradeep T R, sub inspector of police, Kankanady City Police Station, and other police personnel were also present on the occasion.
Prof T Rajaram Rao, principal, Vikas PU College, welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Laxmeesh Bhat, lecturer in Sanskrit.