Port Blair, June 7: An awareness programme on ill effects of drugs abuse was organized in the conference hall of Police Station, Aberdeen yesterday. Around 70 Police officials attended the programme. Dr. M.K Mahato, Medical Officer In-Charge for Integrated Rehabilitation Center for Addicts (IRCA), SA spoke about prevalence and ill effects of drug abuse and addiction. He also suggested ways and measures to stay away from drugs.

The Nodal Officer Prohibition of Social Welfare Department, Shri AK Biswas also spoke on De-addiction. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Shri Girish Kumar, SHO, Aberdeen Bazaar.

  Meanwhile, any person requiring any assistance for drug abuse or drug addiction, they may contact over phone no. 9933274899, Medical Officer IRCA SA.