Himachal Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Sunday called upon the police personnel to help in making drug free society so that life and future of young generation could be saved.
While inaugurating the 51th ‘Himachal Pradesh Police Sports and Duty Meet’ at Police Ground in Dharamshala, he said that drug is a menace which not only destroyed the life of individual but also the whole family.
He lauded the efforts of Police Department working in this direction and added that effective steps should be taken so that strong message should flow among drug peddlers.
He said that police personnel are working hard to maintain law and order and such events not only provide them an opportunity for recreation but also a platform to exhibit their talent and such events help in personality development along with instilling the spirit of discipline and teamwork in them.
Sports not only make a person physically fit, but also help in inculcating spirit of competition, practice, self-confidence and team spirit. Such event could be helpful in releasing mental stress and physical pressure in day-to-day work, he added.
As many as 500 athletes from three zones including northern, central and southern zones and one central unit will be participating during the three days event. It is for the first time that women police are participating in the sports meet.
A cultural programme and a small skit on drugs were also performed by the contingents of police on the occasion.
