'International Day against drug abuse' observed

'International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking' was observed here today with the Chief Secretary S K Srivastava flagging off the "12th Run against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" at India Gate here.
Srivastava urged people, especially, youth to come forward and participate in this noble venture.
"No individual, family or community is safe where illicit drugs take control," he said.
This year's theme was "Make health your new high in life, not drugs. No Place for Drugs".
A series of cultural programs were also held at the India Gate Lawns giving thematic message to the people not to consume any types of drugs.

About 5000 enthusiasts from all walks of life including the team members of Narcotics Bureau, Delhi Police, Civil Defence, NCC, ONGC, Petronet LNG, Corporate organizations, NGOs, school children, Education Institutions took part in the run as Chief Secretary also administered pledge to the participants to make society free from drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
To observe the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, a run is organized every year for the last 11 years at India Gate Lawns and the Delhi government has been the facilitator of the event every year since 2003, said a Delhi government official.