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NRI Cops launch month long program against Drug & Sexual Abuse

By Dinesh Kamath

Above Picture: Dr. Jayakar Ellis, Founder President, Heart Foundation, with students

Above Picture: Senior Police Inspector Shekhar Bagde addressing children. Banners about Sexual and drug abuse put up in Schools

NAVI MUMBAI: The NRI Police station in a bid to spread awareness about Drug, Tobacco & Sexual Abuse in various NMMC & Private schools in its area, has launched a month long program starting 2^nd August 2016 at the NMMC School no. 2 at Diwala village along with Heart Foundation, NGO working against drug and sexual abuse under their ongoing project PACT (Prevention of Abuse of Children and Teens).

Over 150 students from 8-10 standards were taught about how to know the good, bad and secret touches, being aware of unnatural moves etc and the bad effects of drugs tobacco and alcohol.

“The whole month, we plan to go to different schools, put up banners for four days, deliver lectures and counsel them. In this tender age, a small harmless behaviour can spoil the girl’s whole life and this is what we want to talk and let them know about the fatal consequences” said NRI Police Station’s Senior Police Inspector Shekhar Bagde. "It has always been my desire to reach and teach these children the dangers of drug usage and Tobacco products in schools and colleges so we have taken this initiative with Heart Foundation to reach out to the youngsters” he added.

"We need to educate children against drug addiction and make them realize how important it is for them to stay away from it and also share it to their friends who are into such habits" said Dr. Jayakar Ellis, Founder President, Heart Foundation. "Children these days are confronted with various addiction, peer pressure, broken homes and pressure to perform. Home surroundings also play a vital role in these areas. Thus we plan to continue such programs and touch the hearts of these tender ones under our project called PACT" he added.

"We hope awareness programs are conducted for the Teachers, students and their parents as this program is very informative" said Harish Diwakar, Head Master of the School. "I am very happy that such program is happening in our school which is the need of the hour" he added. The above program was done under the guidance of Shri Hemant Nagrale - CP, Shri Prashant Khaire - DCP, zone 1 and support of PSI Ahirroa, Mr. Sable, Mrs. Deshmukh and Mr. Rathod.