Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Supreme Chamber of Youth Governance (SCY-GOV), a national youth-led platform, has expressed strong support for the Government's new initiative to combat drug abuse in Sri Lanka.

SCY-GOV Chairman Journalist Umair Nawshad and General Secretary Zamil Shafeek extended their appreciation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for launching a united national operation aimed at eradicating drugs.

"As a youth organisation, we at SCY-GOV have observed with increasing concern the addiction to narcotics among the younger generation. It's alarming and heartbreaking to see so many youths falling into this trap," the statement said.

The organisation praised the leadership of the President in prioritising youth welfare and nati...