The Legal Aid and Extension Cell / Arbitration Centre of SDM Law College, Mangaluru, in association with the Anti-Ragging and Anti-Drug Cell, organised an Awareness Programme on Drug Abuse on 17th October 2025, in commemoration of the Pattabhishekha Day of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade. Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty K, Forensic Expert and Medicolegal Consultant, Mangaluru, served as the resource person. He emphasized that drug abuse transcends religion and urged the youth to develop a positive mindset to resist peer pressure. He pointed out that substance use often stems from feelings of inferiority and curiosity, viewing it as a disease rather than a crime, and discussed key provisions of the NDPS Act.

The programme was presided over by Dr. Tharanatha, Principal of the College. Dr. Balika, Vice Principal, Dr. Santhosha Kumara A, Head of the Department of Law, Mr. Amith S. M., Head of the Department of Pre-Law, Dr. Chandralekha V, IQAC Coordinator, and other faculty members were present. Dr. Ravindra K. Rajput welcomed the gathering, Ms. Hameeda Shireen introduced the resource person, and Dr. Shubhalakshmi P proposed the vote of thanks.