Mankotia appeals youngsters to ‘Say No To Drugs & Yes To Life’ Hundreds of Youngsters Pledged to stay away from drugs I in 8th Marathon Run against Drugs

Akshay Mahajan GNS

UDHAMPUR, 14 July: Continues its campaign against drugs, Chief Patron Dogra Kranti Dal NGO, Former MLA & NPP President Balwant Singh Mankotia organised 8th marathon run against drug abuse which commenced from Chakk Padanoo Kalta at around 6:30 am Marathon was organised by NGO Dogra Kranti Dal in which about 300 youth participated. Expressing deep concern over increasing drugs at Udhampur on such fast rate, Mankotia said that to make Udhampur drug free is our prime goal & we are working at Ground level by organising such marathons & sports activities. Mankotia also appreciated the efforts of Police administration as they had recovered 8 kg Heroine at Udhampur couple of days back.

Mankotia while addressing youth expressed his anxiety over the spread of “Chitta” named drug at such a fast rate during the past three years due to which many of the youngsters have lost their lives during the previous days in Udhampur.

Mankotia said that it is the conspiration of neighbourhood country to make our youth concave by making them drug addict. He appealed all the political and non political parties to come along to make our city drug free. Mankotia demanded for the strict action against drug peddlers. He said that such type of awareness by organising such activities should be done periodically which is the only route for drawing youth away from drugs. “Only motive behind to organise such activities is to channelise the energy of our youngsters into positive direction “ Mankotia added

Mankotia informed that during the previous days he has made door to door awareness compaign against drugs and also made huge rallies to eradicate such a menace and to take stern action against drug peddlers. Mankotia while showing his concern over the drug abuse said that eradication of Drug abuse is our prime goal. Hundreds of youngsters also take oath to stay from Drugs.

Later, Mankotia also felicitates first three winners with cash prize in which 1st prize Ajay Kumar with ₹ 3100
2nd prize Ashwani Sharma with ₹ 2100 &
3rd prize Shubam sharma 1100. Also ₹500 to others upto 10th rank.

Several locals including Sarpanchs / Panchs also present on the occasion.