Deputy Commissioner of Garo Hills district Sanjay Goyal addressing the gathering urged the youth to abstain from alcohol and addictive substances.
Given the fact that there are increasing number of youth experimenting and getting addicted to alcohol and other intoxicating substances like Ganja, etc., in Garo Hills the deputy commissioner stated that he had spoken with the SP and was in the process of chalking out plans to reduce alcohol and other intoxicant-related crimes by introducing measures to refrain youth from indulging in such vices.
Dr Malti K Marak, District Health and Medical Officer, West Garo Hills, also strongly urged the youth to abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
The youth of Garo Hills are killing themselves with alcohol and drugs, said Roderick D Shira and stated that the youth can be found indulging in alcohol as soon as dusk falls. The youth today seems to have lost respect for the society, added Shira and urged the youth to come to their senses and refrain from alcohol and other intoxicants.