Cuttack: Odisha Police on Tuesday organised a statewide collective pledge-taking programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with personnel at the State Police Headquarters, police stations and district police offices reaffirming their commitment to building a drug-free society.
The pledge was administered across all police stations and district police offices in the state’s 35 police districts. At the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, senior police officers and personnel took the pledge to protect themselves, their families and society from the harmful effects of narcotic substances.
The participants also resolved to stay away from drug use and spread awareness among family members, friends and the wider community about the dangers associated with substance abuse. They pledged to play an active role in efforts to make Odisha free from drug abuse, according to an officlal release.
The initiative is part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, which focuses on preventing substance abuse and creating greater public awareness about its social and health consequences. Odisha Police said the campaign places particular emphasis on the role of young people in building a drug-free society and carrying the message of prevention to communities across the state.
The police administration reiterated its commitment to contributing towards a healthier, safer and drug-free Odisha through awareness and collective participation.
Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra was among those who participated in the pledge-taking ceremony at the State Police Headquarters.
Other senior officers present included Additional Director General of Police (Modernisation) Soumendra Priyadarshi, Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) Prateek Mohanty, IGP (Personnel) Praveen Kumar, IGP (Central Range) Satyajit Nayak, DIG (Provisioning) Charan Singh Meena and DIG (Personnel) Jugal Kishore Banoth.
Senior officers and other personnel at the headquarters joined the collective pledge, which was simultaneously observed across police establishments throughout Odisha.
