Anantapur: An awareness seminar on the “Prevention of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” was held at Balaji College of Pharmacy here on Thursday. 

District Prohibition and Excise Enforcement Superintendent B Hanumanthu, attending as chief guest, highlighted how narcotics destroy the physical, mental, and social lives of youth. 

Warning of stringent legal action under the NDPS Act, he advised students to stay clear of substance abuse and focus on high educational goals. 

College Chairman Dr Kishore Palle and Principal Dr B Pradeep Kumar urged students to cultivate social responsibility and moral values to build a healthy society.