Under the Bihar government's 'Drug-Free Bihar Campaign', street plays (nukkad natak) were organized in Suryagarha block of Lakhisarai district. The month-long campaign, running from October 27 to November 26, 2026, aims to raise awareness about the severe consequences of substance abuse.

On Monday, a theatre group from the Prohibition Headquarters, Patna, performed at various locations within Suryagarha block. The artists vividly depicted the social, economic, familial, and health-related harms caused by the consumption of alcohol, ganja, smack, charas, and other intoxicating substances. The plays conveyed a powerful message that addiction affects not only the individual but also their entire family, leading to domestic discord, financial ruin, and social problems.

The performers urged the audience to stay away from drugs themselves and to encourage others to do the same. In addition to street plays, the Prohibition Department is also conducting regular awareness activities through Jeevika Didis and Brahma Kumari sisters. The department stated that the primary objective of this campaign is to foster social consciousness against drug abuse through active public participation and to realize the vision of a drug-free Bihar.