{"id":47748,"date":"2025-08-12T14:51:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=47748"},"modified":"2025-08-12T14:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:22:05","slug":"dc-flags-off-ride-for-peace-to-promote-drug-free-empowered-and-peaceful-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/dc-flags-off-ride-for-peace-to-promote-drug-free-empowered-and-peaceful-society\/","title":{"rendered":"DC flags off \u2018Ride for Peace\u2019 to promote drug-free, empowered and peaceful society"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Women bikers to cover border districts, spreading message of patriotism and harmony<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jalandhar News:\u00a0<\/span> Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal today flagged off a unique \u201cRide for Peace\u201d by a seven-member all-women biker group, Panj-Aab Riders, as part of Punjab Government\u2019s ambitious Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign to eradicate the drug menace from society.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Starting from the DC\u2019s residence at 6am, the riders embarked on a multi-day journey covering Attari, Hussainiwala, Fazilka, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Pokhran, Jaisalmer and Longewala, carrying the tricolour to honour India\u2019s brave soldiers and spread the message of patriotism, peace, and a drug-free society in view of Independence Day celebrations. Despite rain and inclement weather, the womeb bikers started off their journey to mark a noble cause.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Aggarwal lauded the initiative, calling it a powerful blend of social awareness and women empowerment. \u201cThe Punjab Government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to eradicating drugs through sustained awareness and enforcement. This ride sends a strong message to our youth that life is about courage, purpose, and staying away from addiction,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He further noted that the presence of women riders leading such a mission exemplifies the government\u2019s vision of gender equality and empowerment. \u201cWhen women lead the way, the message becomes stronger and more inclusive,\u201d he added.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Founder of Panj-Aab Riders Ambika Sonia said the ride was dedicated to soldiers guarding the nation\u2019s borders and to the hope of a peaceful, safe, and drug-free Punjab. 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