At Gopalganj Bus Stand, a Street Play Brings Social Issues Into the Open

Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Kumarganj

A street play drew a large crowd at the Gopalganj bus stand on Tuesday afternoon as Kumarganj police took their message to the public on drug abuse, child marriage and the importance of keeping local surroundings clean.The programme was organised as part of an awareness initiative aimed at encouraging a drug-free society and addressing several social and public-health concerns. Through dialogue and performances, the artists highlighted the harmful effects of substance abuse, the social consequences of child marriage and the need for a cleaner environment.

DSP (DIB) Arindam Adhikari, Kumarganj police station officer-in-charge Ashish Kundu and other police officials attended the programme. The performers had come from outside the area to stage the street play.The performance attracted considerable interest from pedestrians, shopkeepers and local residents, many of whom gathered around the bus stand to watch the presentation.

After the street play, the police organised a street-corner programme, using the gathering to reinforce messages about staying away from drugs, preventing child marriage and keeping neighbourhoods clean.Police officials said programmes that take social-awareness messages directly into public spaces can play an important role in reaching people and encouraging greater community awareness.