Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 18 (ANI): In support of the ongoing special anti-drug awareness campaign on the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the SBS Nagar Police on Tuesday organised a "Cyclothon," a district-level Cycle-Rally to sensitise people about the detrimental effects of drugs and exhort them to live a healthy life.

The rally was led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SBS Nagar Dr Mehtab Singh, witnessed an impressive participation by people from all walks of life. Apart from gazetted officers and police personnel, about 600 people pedalled to give the message against drugs.

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SSP Dr Mehtab Singh, while addressing the media, said that the intent behind organising cycle rally was to sensitise people about the perils of drugs and encourage them to live a healthy life. These kinds of initiatives also help in enhancing the engagement of youth in sports activities, he added.

"District Police will continue these kinds of initiatives in future also to keep our youth away from drugs by channelising their energy in the right direction," said the SSP, while urging people to give their maximum cooperation in this pivotal fight against drugs.

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Meanwhile, giving a message of conserving the environment, SBS Nagar Police has also distributed 500 saplings among the participants. (ANI)

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