St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK), through its Xavier’s Students’ Board (XSB), organised a Drug Awareness Programme on November 6, 2026 in collaboration with the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate to sensitise students about the dangers of drug abuse and promote a drug-free society.

The programme was attended by senior police officials, including Shri Debarshi Dutta - IPS Jt. Commissioner of Police (HQ), Bidhannagar, Quazi Samsuddin Ahamed - IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ), Bidhannagar, Shri Laltu Halder - WBPS, Addl. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detective Department), Shri Tridib Biswas - WBPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Detective Department) - II, Sri Nandadulal Ghosh - WBPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Traffic - I, and and other senior officers of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Sovik Mukherjee, Deputy Chairperson of XSB, followed by an introduction to the distinguished speakers by Mr. Mario Martin Louis, Communication and Protocol Officer, SXUK.

A video presentation highlighted the devastating consequences of drug addiction, illustrating how substance abuse can gradually destroy an individual's life. Addressing the students, Shri Debarshi Dutta shared statistical information on drug seizures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act since 2014. The police team also discussed significant case studies to highlight the legal consequences of drug possession and consumption, emphasising that no one is above the law.

Members of XSB and undergraduate and postgraduate students from various schools and faculties attended the programme. The session concluded with the message, “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life.” Dr. Antara Ghatak, Assistant Chairperson of XSB, delivered the vote of thanks, reaffirming the importance of awareness and collective responsibility in preventing drug abuse.

Dr. Sovik Mukherjee