Guwahati, May 19 -- Reported by Avik Chakraborty

Dibrugarh: A peaceful awareness rally was organised at Chakma Basti-I in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday against the growing menace of drug abuse, opium (kani) addiction, illegal cultivation, child trafficking and early child marriage.

The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from youths, women's groups, village leaders and residents from Chakma Basti-I, II and III. The programme aimed to raise public awareness and strengthen collective responsibility towards protecting children, safeguarding families and securing the future of the community.

Addressing the gathering, Sushil Chakma, Gaon Burah of Chakma Basti-I, expressed serious concern over the rising impact of ...