KANGPOKPI: As a goodwill gesture, 112 BN CRPF on Monday distributed flood lights and sports items to the inmates of Peniel Care Centre for Drugs & Alcohol De-addiction at Keithelmanbi, Kangpokpi district in Manipur.
Birendra Kumar, AC of Coy Comdr of B/112 BN, Kalapahar, Proprietor of the Centre Hon. Capt. (Rtd), staff and 54 inmates attended the programme.
While distributing the items, Birendra AC, Coy Comdr of B/112 BN CRPF, Kalapahar lauded the efforts of the proprietor and also motivated the inmates in their efforts of de-addiction. The proprietor, staff and inmates also expressed their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to 112 BN CRPF for providing the above items.
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It may be mentioned that Captain Achon Kipgen, after serving in the Indian Army (10th Assam Regiment), established the centre out of sheer burden for the people who are addicted to various drugs and alcohol and whose future is no longer hopeful. The centre is run by himself on non-profit motive without any financial support from government or NGOs.
Seeing hardships and difficulties faced by the inmates at the centre, 112 BN CRPF extended assistance with above items as part of building the future of local youths in their endeavour to free themselves from the bondage of addictions.
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