Hyderabad, July 6: Telangana’s Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand announced on Monday that drug traffickers will be considered more dangerous than extremists and terrorists. He emphasized that stricter legal actions will be taken against those involved in drug trafficking.
During a district crime review meeting held at the Bhadradri Kothagudem district police office, the police chief stated that effective control over drug and cannabis trafficking in the Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts will play a crucial role in strengthening the state’s anti-drug campaign.
He pointed out that the borders of Bhadradri Kothagudem are adjacent to Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, making it a significant entry point for cannabis trafficking. The DGP directed district police to intensify actions against cannabis cultivation, transportation, and illegal trade.
Expressing concern over the rising impact of drugs on society, the DGP highlighted that the increasing addiction among youth poses a serious threat to future generations. He cited the drug problem in Punjab as an example and urged officials to take concrete steps to prevent Telangana from facing a similar situation.
The DGP made it clear that drug traffickers will be treated as more dangerous than extremists and terrorists, and more stringent legal actions will be pursued against them. He stated that Telangana police will conduct uncompromising operations against the drug trafficking network, bringing offenders hiding in the country or abroad to justice.
Reiterating the state government’s vision, the DGP committed to making Telangana a drug-free state by December 2029 with active public participation. He instructed officials to enhance surveillance at bus stations, railway stations, check posts, and other sensitive locations, deploy dog squads, and accelerate actions against drug trafficking networks.
The DGP also emphasized the need to improve the quality and speed of investigations, file charge sheets on time, and increase conviction rates. He directed that all case records and digital evidence be uploaded to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) to expedite the investigation and trial processes.
Highlighting Bhadradri Kothagudem as an important industrial district, the DGP stressed the need for intelligence-based and targeted policing to control crime effectively. He praised the district police’s performance and called on officials to continue professional and effective policing, aiming to make Bhadradri Kothagudem a model district in law and order.
During the meeting, Superintendent of Police Rohit Raj presented a detailed overview of the district’s crime statistics, cannabis cases, cybercrime, women’s safety, road safety, incidents related to left-wing extremism, and the progress of criminal investigations.
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