JALANDHAR
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jalandhar under the aegis guidance of Nirbhow Singh Gill, District Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Jalandhar, today concluded a month-long awareness comprehensive campaign titled "Nasha Mukt Punjab" and “Youth against drugs” which ran from December 6, 2025, to January 6, 2026.
Nirbhow Singh Gill, and Rahul Kumar, CJM-cum-Secretary, DLSA, Jalandhar said that the initiative aimsto mobilize the community against the menace of drug addiction, providing a bridge between legal support, rehabilitation services, and the general public. The campaign is designed to reach every corner of the district, from rural area as well as urban area. He disclosed that during the campaign about 100 schools were visited by the panel advocates, PLVs, LADCs and awareness was also created in about 100 villages. Apart from this awareness programs were also organized in the community centres, Central Jail, Kapurthala and 24 Drug De addiction centres of Jalandhar. Many of the Drug de Addiction were also visited by the Judicial Officers. Blood Donation and Medical camp were also organized. He further disclosed that audio messages about ill effects of drug abuse recorded by the celebrities Gurpreet Ghuggi and Binnu Dhillon were also played during morning assemblies in about 330 Govt. Sr. Sec. Schools, Govt. High Schools and Govt. Aided Schools of District Jalandhar with the assistance of District Education Office, Jalandhar. Educating youth and students in schools and colleges about the physiological, social, and legal consequences of drug abuse. Informing the public about the NDPS Act and the legal rights of those seeking rehabilitation. Engaging Sarpanches, NGOs, and local influencers to identify and support the vulnerable individuals. Coordinating with de-addiction centres to ensure that those struggling with substance abuse have a clear pathway to recovery without fear of social stigma.
Nirbhow Singh Gill emphasized that the fight against drugs is not merely a law enforcement issue but a socio-legal challenge. "Our goal is to transform Jalandhar into a beacon of hope.