1511ZS_SRN_DRUG_R Shahr-e-Khaas Society Leads Charge Against Drug Abuse in Srinagar SRINAGAR: The Shahr-e-Khaas Literary and Cultural Welfare Society, in a united front with civil society and government bodies, hosts a major awareness programme against drug abuse today. The event, organized in partnership with Angels Cultural Academy, held program under the official theme of the "Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan" (Drug-Free J&K Campaign). At Tagore Hall Srinagar, the programme aims to galvanize public opinion and educate the community, particularly the youth, on the severe dangers of substance abuse. The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with the J&K Excise Department (Excise Range Central Kashmir) and the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages. The drive has garnered significant support from key local institutions, with sponsorships from the JK Bank, Shahr-e-Khaas Traders and Chambers, Rampage Advertising Agency, and the J&K Police. This broad-based backing underscores a collective commitment to safeguard the community's future from the scourge of drugs. A spokesperson for the Shahr-e-Khaas Society stated, "As pillars of the downtown community, we believe it is our responsibility to lead this fight. Our heritage and our children's future are paramount. This event is a crucial step in uniting everyone—from traders to police, artists to bankers—in this vital mission for a drug-free Srinagar." The collaboration highlights a multi-pronged strategy, combining cultural outreach, regulatory enforcement, and community vigilance to create a powerful deterrent against drug abuse. Citizens from all walks of life are encouraged to attend the event and join the movement.