Baramulla, May 7 (KNS) : An awareness programme on drug abuse was successfully organized at GGHSS Baramulla on May 7, 2026, under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, through Civil Defence Baramulla with institutional support of Dagger Division Baramulla & YBPF.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of students of classes 9th and 10th, reflecting growing awareness and concern among youth regarding substance abuse and its consequences. The session began with an introductory overview highlighting the current scenario of drug abuse at both local and national levels, along with key risk factors and the importance of early prevention.
The expert team included Dr. Bali (Divisional Warden, Civil Defence Baramulla), Dr. Ruheela (Senior Psychologist), Abid Saleem (Clinical Psychologist), Dr. Javed, Dr Bali and Mohd Ayoub (Sector Warden, Civil Defence). Through their sessions, students were sensitized to the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of substance abuse, along with the importance of timely awareness and preventive strategies.
The programme aimed to sensitize students about the growing threat of drug addiction, empower them with knowledge, and encourage proactive participation in building a drug-free society.
In a statement, Dr. Anayat Mir, Chief Warden Civil Defence Baramulla, emphasized that drug addiction, traditionally addressed as a public health issue, must now be recognized as a serious socio-strategic and national security challenge. He highlighted that emerging pattern—particularly in vulnerable and border regions—suggest that the proliferation of narcotics is not merely incidental but may be systematically exploited as a component of hybrid warfare aimed at weakening societies from within.
He further stated that the evolving drug landscape reflects a shift from individual pathology to collective vulnerability. The erosion of youth capital, breakdown of the social fabric, and weaponization of vulnerability point toward a deliberate attempt to impair societal resilience and create internal disruption. In this context, drug proliferation functions as a low-visibility yet high-impact instrument of destabilization within the broader framework of hybrid warfare.
Dr. Mir stressed that drug addiction must no longer be viewed in isolation as a medical issue, but as a convergence of social vulnerability and strategic threat requiring urgent and coordinated action. He underscored that a nation’s strength lies not only in its borders but in the health, resilience, and integrity of its society.
Protecting youth, preserving social cohesion, and disrupting narco-networks are therefore critical components of national security. He cautioned that failure to act decisively risks transforming a silent epidemic into a sustained threat against societal stability and national integrity.
The event concluded with active interaction between students and experts, highlighting the importance of collective responsibility, informed decision-making, and youth engagement in addressing substance abuse.(KNS)
