As part of G 20 events, Govt. Model Degree College (GMDC) Zanskar conducted an awareness-cum-interactive-session on “Cyber Crime and Drug Addiction” on the college premises on March 22.

Dorjay Gyaltsen, Station House Officer, (SHO) Padum, Zanskar spoke about the importance of college life in shaping careers and the challenges being faced by the youth, particularly college students. The SHO briefed about cybercrimes and how to stay safe in the age of social media. He also talked about writing vulgar or defaming comments on social media which might invite action in case of a complaint.

The speaker also warned the students about mobile applications that are downloaded through links that are sent via messages or WhatsApp, which mirrors the phone and might lead to either data or monetary theft. The SHO stressed that smartphones should be used with utmost precaution. In addition, the officer also warned about the psychological as well as legal ramifications of cybercrimes.

The officer also spoke about drug addiction and its symptoms. He informed that parents and guardians must be careful and stay alert with their children. In case of any unusual observations like being agitated and lonely, such cases must be reported to the police.

Students and faculty members of the college participated in the event.