Rawalpindi Police launch citywide awareness campaign against drugs

RAWALPINDI, Nov 15 (APP):Rawalpindi Police organised awareness walks in different parts of the city against vaping and drug abuse, with police officers, members of civil society, traders and citizens participating in the campaign. The walks were held in the areas of 6th Road, Adiala Road and Railway Road (Cantt). SP Rawal Bedar Bakht Gondal, SP Headquarters Saleem Khattak, DSP Saddar Mirza Yousaf and DSP Cantt Sattar Khan, along with other police officers, took part in the activities. The walks aimed to raise awareness among citizens, particularly the younger generation, about the harmful effects of vaping and drug abuse. The participating officers urged citizens to support the police in the fight against vaping and drugs, describing them as serious threats to human life. They also called upon parents to keep a close eye on their children and play an active role in protecting them from these harmful habits. They said that collective efforts could help rid society of this menace. The officers further stated that the sale and purchase of vapes were banned and action would be taken against those involved. Police spokesperson said that the crackdown against drug suppliers was continuing, with more than 1,800 drug suppliers arrested and sent to jail during the current year. A substantial quantity of drugs had also been seized from their possession. He added that the crackdown against vaping and drug-related activities was being intensified.