The Sirsa police on Friday organised a cyclothon in Haryana’s Darba Kalan village to spread awareness against drug abuse and encourage the youth to stay away from narcotics.
The rally, held under the Nathusari Chopta police station area, covered around 13 km and passed through nearby villages. Police officials, residents and the youth participated in the event.
Addressing the gathering, Superintendent of Police Deepak Saharan said the campaign was aimed at creating awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and taking the message of a drug-free society to villages. He said drug addiction affected not only individuals but also families and society.
Saharan also appealed to parents to remain alert and maintain regular communication with their children, saying mental stress often pushed the youngsters towards substance abuse.
The cyclothon started from Darba Kalan village and covered around 13 kilometres via Nathusari Chopta. During the event, the participating youths also pledged to spread the anti-drug message door-to-door. 540 accused arrested in 295 NDPS cases since October 2025.
The police said action against drug trafficking and illegal liquor trade had been intensified in the district in recent months. According to official data, 295 cases under the NDPS Act had been registered since October 2025 and 540 accused arrested. The police said 4.045 kg heroin, 11.5 kg opium, 736.530 kg poppy husk, 45 kg cannabis and 13.123 gm cocaine were seized during the period. Under the Excise Act, the police registered 115 cases and arrested 117 accused. Seizures included 7,615 bottles of country liquor, 911 litres of illicit liquor, 468 bottles of English liquor and 1,248 beer bottles, officials added.
