Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, July 11

The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulwant Singh, today called upon the ex-servicemen to come forward to wipe out the curse of drugs from the Jalandhar district.

Addressing the gathering after flagging off an anti-drug bike rally organised by Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association under Drug Abuse Prevention Officer (DAPO) programme from here today, the ADC, while recalling the stellar role of Armed forces in preserving the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, said: The Ex-servicemen have given the prime of their youth to country”

He said it was really proud moment for them to witness Ex-servicemen taking part in the rally which aims to make Jalandhar a drug-free district, adding that it was the need of hour that everyone should join hands to combat the menace.

“The DAPO is one of the ambitious initiatives of the state government which aims at eliminating the drugs from the state with the active support of people.”

(ADC) Kulwant Singh solicited the support of every section of society for this noble cause.

Ex-serviceman dies in mishap

Hoshiarpur, July 10

Avtar Singh (74), an ex-serviceman and a resident of Ghukarwal village, was seriously injured when an SUV hit his scooter near Jiyan village on Chandigarh Road on Tuesday.

He was admitted to a private hospital where he breathed his last. The Chabbewal police handed over the body to the family after autopsy, which was conducted at the Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur, today. The victim was on his way to Ghukarwal villlage.

The driver of the SUV managed to escape from the spot. The police have registered a case in this regard. — OC