Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University organises awareness camp on legal measures against drug abuse
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ December 3,2025
The NSS Unit of the Faculty of Law, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organised an awareness camp titled “Justice Over Junk: Legal Shields Against Drug Shadows” at Village Dhirpur, Fatehgarh Sahib.
The camp aimed to equip students and community members with essential knowledge about the legal mechanisms designed to safeguard society from the growing threat of drug abuse. Rooted in the idea of law as a protective shield against the shadows of addiction, the initiative sought to promote justice, responsibility, and proactive citizenship among the youth.
The session strengthened awareness about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, with special emphasis on Sections 27–35, which outline penalties, presumptions of culpability, and procedural safeguards. Dr. Navneet Kaur, Program Officer, highlighted the critical role of FIRs in drug-related offences, the importance of timely reporting, and how swift legal intervention can protect individuals and communities from the long-term consequences of drug abuse.
Special attention was given to vulnerable groups—particularly students and migrant populations—to reinforce the significance of legal literacy and preventive education.
Participants were also sensitised to principles of restorative justice, including rehabilitation, victim support, and community-based solutions, in a session led by Bakshdeep Singh, Assistant Professor.
The event received enthusiastic participation and community support, especially from Randhir Singh, Sarpanch; Randhir Singh, Panch; Monika, Panch; and other village residents. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Harneet Kaur, NSS Program Coordinator, for her guidance and support in organising this impactful camp. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor, and Prof. (Dr.) Tejbir Singh, Registrar, for their encouragement and unwavering commitment to community welfare initiatives.
The programme concluded with a call for collective vigilance and a reaffirmation that informed citizens, empowered by law, can effectively uphold justice over junk.
