30/09/2026
*EXCISE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES SPORTS AND NASHA MUKT AWARENESS AT GURHA SLATHIA*
Gurha Slathia | 30th September 2026*
On the directions of Worthy _Excise Commissioner Sh. Vaibhav Kohli_, and under the guidance of _Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive), Jammu, Sh. Sanjay Bhat_, along with _Technical PA to Excise Commissioner, Dr. Anil Chandan_, the Excise Department organised a sports and awareness programme at _Baba Hasal Dev Ji Stadium, Gurha Slathia._
During the programme, _indoor gym equipment/machines were installed_ at the stadium to promote fitness, sports and healthy recreational activities among the youth and local residents.
A _volleyball match_ was also conducted as part of the initiative, followed by the distribution of prizes and trophies ๐ among the participating teams.
The programme was attended by _Excise & Taxation Officer Sh. Parteek Panjathia, Inspector Varun Chandan and Inspector Hankar Singh Thakur, Ex DDC Member Sh. Sudarshan Singh Slathia, Sh. Shekhar Slathia, Sh. Jaipal Singh, Sh. Ballu Slathia, Sh. Uttkansh Slathia_ and many other officers of Excise Department, local residents and sports enthusiasts.
The initiative aimed at encouraging the youth towards sports, fitness and a healthy lifestyle, while creating awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The Excise Department also reiterated its commitment towards strengthening _Nasha Mukt_ programmes and encouraging greater public participation in the campaign against drugs.
The people of Gurha Slathia expressed their gratitude to the Excise Department and appreciated the initiative.
The programme concluded with a message to the youth: *โChoose Sports, Choose Fitness, Choose a Drug-Free Life.โ*