Anti-drug awareness drives held at auto stands in Chennai 
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Anti-drug awareness drives held at 62 auto stands in Chennai

The programmes were organised across six police districts — Flower Bazaar, Washermanpet, Pulianthope, Anna Nagar, Koyambedu and Kolathur. Police interacted with public and explained the risks associated with drug use, including its impact on health and families

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CHENNAI: Anti-drug awareness programmes were held at 62 auto-rickshaw stands across Chennai on Wednesday, with more than 2,000 auto-rickshaw drivers and members of the public participating, as part of the Greater Chennai Police’s awareness campaign against drug abuse.

The programmes were organised across six police districts — Flower Bazaar, Washermanpet, Pulianthope, Anna Nagar, Koyambedu and Kolathur. Police interacted with public and explained the risks associated with drug use, including its impact on health and families.

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They also sought public cooperation in preventing drug abuse and making Chennai a drug-free city. More than 2,000 participants pledged their support for the police campaign and took an oath to work towards preventing drug abuse.

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