Cycle rally in Madikeri amidst fog

Madikeri, June 26: As part of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a cycle rally was organized in Madikeri under the auspices of the Kodagu District Police and various organizations.

The rally, which started from Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle in the city, passed through General Thimmaiah Circle, Ajjamada Devaiah Circle, Indira Gandhi Circle, and ended at the District Police Parade Ground via College Road and Convent Road. Various school children, athletes from Madikeri Sai Training Center, members of the Clean Coorg Initiative of Murnad, members of the Morning Stars Association and other public members participated in the rally.

Addressing the program, Deputy Commissioner Somashekar said that it is a good development that a large number of people participated in the rally despite the rain. He said that creating awareness in the society about drugs is very important. He called for a scheme called ‘Drugs Free Gram Panchayat’ through the Zilla Panchayat to completely eliminate drug addiction at the level of every village.

District Superintendent of Police Bindumani said that it is a good development that almost all the organizations are participating in the programs of the police department in Kodagu. He praised that it is the specialty of the people of Kodagu that everyone is cycling enthusiastically like a youngster and participating in all the programs of the department.

The department is creating awareness about the ill effects of drugs in various schools and colleges throughout this week, and there is a good response to this too. He said that doctors and councilors are participating and responding to the awareness campaign.

Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena said that we keep hearing news about the ill effects of drugs every day. We should completely ban drugs through awareness programs.

Madikeri Zonal Forest Conservator Abhishek said that it is good that the public participated in the jatha in large numbers even in the rain. The police department is working hard to stop the production and supply of drugs in the district. Everyone should cooperate in this, he said.

Shakti newspaper consulting editor B.G. Ananthashayana said that it would be meaningful to organize such a program with the public. If someone you know is involved in drug addiction, you should advise them and show them the right path, and they should stay away from addiction, he called for.

Clean Coorg Arun Appachchu said that the participation of the largest number of people in the jatha this year is a good development. The police department has organized a 4-fifth page to prevent drug addiction

He said that this jatha is meaningful. Kodagu district is a beautiful district and everyone should join hands to maintain cleanliness here. He also called on the youth to use bicycles to solve the traffic and parking problems.

The program was compered by Harshita Shetty. Madikeri Rural Police Station Inspector Chandrashekhar delivered the vote of thanks. Little Nishma Khalil held a poster about the ill effects of drugs and then drew attention by creating awareness.

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