RANGPO,: Rangpo Nagar Panchayat, in collaboration with community leaders and health experts, has launched an investigation into the growing sale of injection-shaped sweets in local markets.
These sweets, designed to resemble syringes, have become increasingly popular among children, raising concerns about their potential health and psychological impacts. Health experts warn that these sweets may contain excessive sugars and harmful additives, posing risks to children’s health.
Additionally, the syringe-like packaging is sparking fears that it could normalize the use of syringes, inadvertently promoting unsafe associations with injection behaviour. Experts worry that over time, this could desensitize children to the sight of syringes and potentially influence harmful behaviours.
In response to these concerns, the Rangpo Nagar Panchayat is also planning to organize an awareness campaign to educate parents, children and vendors about the health risks associated with these sweets.