With the message of saving the rising generation from drug abuse, which is eating away at society, International Day Against Drug Abuse was observed at Fort Kochi Santa Cruz Higher Secondary School under the leadership of Karunya Sangha Vedi, Kochi. The event was presided over by Karunya Sangha Vedi President Mr. P. T. Boniface and inaugurated by public activist Mr. Mukesh Jain. Dr. Sujith M. S. administered the anti-drug pledge to the children. Excise Officer Mr. V. S. Anil Kumar led the awareness classes. General Secretary Mr. P. G. Lawrence, Mrs. T. P. Sophia, Mrs. A. S. Ambily, school headmistress Mrs. Preethi Alex, primary school H.M. Mrs. Bindu Joseph, and Mr. Antony Palluruthy spoke at the event.