Patiala Central Jail Holds Seminar to Raise Awareness on Substance Abuse
A seminar and counselling camp was held at Patiala Central Jail under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' to educate inmates and staff about the harmful effects of substance abuse. Led by Jail Superintendent Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal and Brahma Kumari Dr. Rama, participants took an anti-drug pledge. The Jail Department also highlighted ongoing rehabilitation efforts, including skill development courses, the Punjab Prison Olympics, and educational programs like 'Sikhya Daat'. Officials emphasized continued initiatives to maintain drug-free prisons and support inmate reform.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 18 Aug, 11:52 am. Other outlets followed.