The Ernakulam Rural police organised a musical occasion at Athani close to Nedumbassery on Monday (October 13, 2025) as a part of their anti-drug initiative. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

On Monday (October 13, 2025) night, over 25 singers, together with professionals and amateurs, gathered at Athani close to Nedumbassery to sing drug menace away.

The distinctive musical occasion was organised by the Ernakulam Rural police as a part of their initiative to construct what they name a folks’s resistance towards rising drug menace.

The karaoke occasion, deliberate to create consciousness towards rising incidents of drug peddling within the area, will go on until October 18. Police officers from the Aluva sub-division and Ernakulam rural district will take part within the occasion, which will probably be held from 5 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Those excited by singing can take part by registering on the venue, the police mentioned.

The police have arrange sound system at a stage on the Athani Airport Signal Junction for the programme. Each day, distinguished folks will attend the programme.

District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) M. Hemalatha inaugurated the occasion. “The occasion is aimed toward utilizing the powers of music to free society from the affect of poisonous substances,” she mentioned. Playback singer Joby John was the chief visitor. Deputy Superintendent of Police T.R. Rajesh delivered the keynote deal with. Additional Superintendent of Police M. Krishnan and Police Officers Association district secretary M.V. Sanil additionally spoke.

The rural police had not too long ago organised a film screening for migrant labourers in and round Perumbavoor, aiming to create consciousness towards drug abuse.

Published – October 14, 2025 01:54 am IST