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Ludhiana police launch ‘Promise Cup’ to tackle drug abuse
Commissioner of police Mandeep Singh Sidhu said the three-day long Cricket Cup has been launched to motivate the people against the drug menace as all the participating 32 teams and spectators have vowed to fight against drugs.
Hundreds of youth on Wednesday vowed to fight against drug menace during a unique initiative “Promise Cup” launched by the Police Commissionerate in Duley village.
Commissioner of police Mandeep Singh Sidhu said the three-day long Cricket Cup has been launched to motivate the people against the drug menace as all the participating 32 teams and spectators have vowed to fight against drugs.
They have also vowed to discourage gun culture in their lives by staying away from songs glorifying gun culture and violence on social media, he said.
Commissioner of police said the tournament brings together as many as 32 teams from Ludhiana’s rural areas and has a powerful mission to fight against drug addiction. The name “Promise Cup” symbolises the commitment of our youth to say no to drugs, collaborate with law enforcement, support those battling addiction, and harness their energy positively, he added.
He said the initiative combines the thrill of cricket with a powerful message: “Let’s Unite against the drug menace and shape a brighter, drug-free future ahead”. Sidhu informed that the police are also going to organise one of the biggest cycle rallies to spread the message against drug abuse besides connecting youngsters with sports on November 16 on the death anniversary of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha.
