JEDDAH – In a resolute move to combat social evils, the Joint Anti-Drug Committee Jeddah has pledged collective action. This commitment was formalized during a seminar titled “Intoxication Concerns,” organized by Jeddah Kerala Pauravali. Various social organizations participated, underlining the need for unity in addressing drug abuse and related issues.
The initiative includes a series of awareness programs such as social media campaigns, video displays, awareness classes, and counseling sessions for both school students and parents. These activities will be conducted in Jeddah and India, supported by various social and cultural organizations.
The team plans to engage with concerned authorities to advocate for timely reforms in India’s criminal laws, enhance policies to curb social immoralities, and tighten cinema censorship regulations. They will also push for educational improvements and the strict enforcement of laws to identify drug users through blood tests.
Representatives from various Jilla Associations, including CH Basheer (Kasaragod), Jaffer Ali Palakode (Kannur), Biju MJ (Wayanad), Basheer Paruthikunnan (Malappuram), Rajiya Veeran (Palghat), Suvija Sathyan (Trissur), Simi Abdul Khader (Ernakulam), Anil C Nayar (Kottayam), Fazil Ubis (Idukki), Ali Thekkuthod (Pathanamthitta), Mirza Sharif (Alleppey), Shahir (Kollam), and Mushmi Sharif (Thiruvananthapuram), emphasized the importance of united efforts in tackling drug abuse.
Further contributions came from Sathar (New Age India), Radhakrishnan Kavumbai (OICC), Yusuf Kota (KMCC), Denson Chacko (World Malayali Council), Shameer Nadvi & Navas Beemapalli (Jeddah Thiruvithancore Association), Abdul Rasheed (Thanima), Mansoor KC (Indian Islahi Centre), Subair (Jeddah Aluva Association), Abdul Khader (JAC Jeddah), Abdullah I (Youth India), Raju (Kottayam), M. Siraj (Jeddah Tamil Sangam), Jakir, Ashraf Ali & Ghulam Mohideen (Red Sea Tamil Society), Shihab Salafi (Jeddah Indian Islahi Centre), Noor Unisa Bava (Maithri Jeddah), Kubra Latheef (Malabar Adukkala), Sadiq Ali Tuvur (Jeddah Indian Media Forum), Basheer Chulliyan (Pravasi Welfare), Shafeeq VP (Focus Jeddah), Dr. Mohd Faisal (ISPAF), Firoz (BRC Calicut), Mansour Farook (MSS), Nasar Chavakad (IDC), Vaheed Saman & Eng Abdul Rahman (Calicut Music Lovers), and Raheem Kakoor (Pattukoottam), who shared creative solutions to effectively combat social tribulations and drug abuse.
The program was moderated by Jeddah Kerala Pauravali Chairman Kabeer Kondotti, with General Convenor Mansoor Wayanad welcoming the audience.
Committee Co-coordinators Mirza Shareef and Unni Thekkedath highlighted the harmful effects of drugs on youth and identified various root causes contributing to the issue. Treasurer Shareef Arackal delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and supporters.
Salah Karathan, Venu Anthikkad, Veeran Koyison, Jaleel Kannamangalam, Mohammed Rafi Aluva, Bijuraj Ramanthali, Ismail Ejulu, Nasser Kozhithodi, and Ashraf Ramanattukara coordinated the smooth flow of the event, ensuring its success.
