Students urged to live drug-free lives at awareness meet

Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Ake Ravi Krishna, urged students to remain vigilant against social ills such as drug abuse.

Addressing students of the Andhra Loyola College (ALC) at an awareness programme on “Illicit Trafficking of Ganja and Drug Abuse”, organised by the college, in collaboration with EAGLE on Thursday, Mr. Ravi Krishna said: “You are the hope of this nation. Stay clean and fight the drug menace like a warrior. The courage to say “No” today will shape your tomorrow,” he cautioned, warning against making poor choices in life. He encouraged students to become ambassadors of drug-free campuses and safeguard their future.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), NTR Police Commissionerate KGV Saritha spoke about the importance of community responsibility and vigilance in preventing drug abuse.

Superintendent of Police, EAGLE Nagesh Babu, urged students to report suspicious activities without fear and contribute towards building a safer society.

Director of CBS IAS Academy, M. Bala Latha, said that the students should remember that their minds are their greatest asset. “Keep your mind sharp and free from anything that clouds your vision,” she cautioned.

Rector of the college Fr. P.R. John, founder director B. Bala and vice-principal G. Kiran Kumar also addressed students, emphasising the need to build a meaningful life rooted in ethical values.

Students who excelled in a certificate course on “Narcotic Drugs: Awareness, Impact and Legal Frameworks” offered by the Department of Chemistry as part of the ethics and value education curriculum, were felicitated.

ALC principal S. Melchior, vice-principal B. Suresh and heads of departments of visual communication and chemistry Fr. G. Rayappa and K. Rayappa Reddy, teaching staff and others were present.