The Jalandhar Police is uniquely celebrating Dussehra and is truly symbolising the triumph of good over evil, as their celebration marked the destruction of the real enemies of society, that is, drugs. This was a powerful symbolic gesture in which the police officers burnt a fourth effigy, which represented the “Demon of Drugs” (Nasheyan Da Rakshas). The effigies included those of Ravan, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna, and drugs. The effigy burning depicted the strong commitment of the authorities to combat the drug menace.

These effigies were installed at major Dussehra venues, like Ladowali Road, Adarsh Nagar, and Burlton Park ground. The effigy is a massive expression of the growing destruction due to the consumption of drugs and was meant to make the public aware of their effects. The effig

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