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Youth Urged to Resist Peer Pressure and Reject Drugs
More than 1,500 people joined a long walk against drugs.
The walk began at Chalapathi University and ended at the Dhyana Buddha statue in Amaravathi.
Aake Ravikrishna told young people to stay away from drugs.
He said they should not follow friends into harmful choices.
He encouraged them to say “no” to marijuana and other drugs.
He also spoke about students whose lives and families were harmed by addiction.
The event promoted peace, health and a drug-free society.
People can confidentially report drug activity using helpline 1972.
AP EAGLE chief Aake Ravikrishna urged students and youth to reject drugs and peer pressure.
More than 1,500 students, faculty members, youth and EAGLE officials joined the 15-kilometre walkathon.
The event was held under the slogan “Walk for Peace – Stand Against Drugs.”
Ravikrishna warned that drug addiction can damage young people’s futures and hurt their families.
He encouraged drug-related reports through the confidential AP EAGLE helpline 1972.
- Who
- AP EAGLE chief and IGP Aake Ravikrishna, along with more than 1,500 students, faculty members, youth and EAGLE officials.
- What
- A 15-kilometre walkathon promoting peace, health and resistance to drugs.
- Where
- The walk began at Chalapathi University in Mothadaka and ended at the Dhyana Buddha statue in Amaravathi.
- When
- Friday, during an event marking Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
- Why
- To encourage young people to resist peer pressure, avoid drugs and support a drug-free society.
Key facts
- Event
- Grand Walkathon-2026
- Organiser
- Chalapathi University, Mothadaka
- Participants
- More than 1,500 students, faculty members, youth and EAGLE officials
- Distance
- 15 kilometres
- Slogan
- “Walk for Peace – Stand Against Drugs”
- Campaign
- “Break the Silence”
- Helpline
- AP EAGLE helpline 1972; informants were promised confidentiality
Sources
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