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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Say no to drugs, yes to life: Telangana DGP to students
HYDERABAD: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Dr Jitender on Saturday urged students to become anti-drug warriors and report any information about drugs to the police. 'Drugs ruin lives by damaging mental and physical health. Each of you should spread the message to at least 10 others — say no to drugs, yes to health and a good life,' he said. He was speaking at the launch of Drug Awareness Week at the Telangana State Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) in the presence of around 2,000 students from 15 schools. Aiming to sensitise schoolchildren to the dangers of drug abuse, Drug Awareness Week will be observed from June 21 to 26. Dr Jitender said the state government was committed to making Telangana a drug-free state with zero tolerance. 'We must all support the government and the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) in this mission,' he added. As part of the initiative, awareness rallies, seminars, public outreach programmes, and inter-departmental campaigns will be held across schools, colleges, and community spaces. A special message board allowed students to write pledges and share thoughts against drug use, encouraging a collective stand against substance abuse.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Drug awareness week launched in Hyderabad
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) launched 'Drug Awareness Week' today at the Command and Control Centre, Banjara Hills, with a large-scale inaugural event aimed at spreading awareness on the growing menace of drug abuse. The programme, which will continue until June 26, was formally inaugurated by Telangana DGP Jitender. He also visited awareness stalls set up by various departments and partner organisations working in the area of drug prevention and rehabilitation. The event saw a participation of nearly 2,000 students from 15 schools across the city. Senior officers addressed the gathering, highlighting the dangers of drug use and encouraging students to become ambassadors of a drug-free society. Nine departments and organisations, including Mission Parivarthana, the Institute of Mental Health, Asha Hospital, TGCSB, Women Safety Wing, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), and the City Security Councils of Cyberabad, Rachakonda, and Hyderabad, showcased their contributions through informative stalls. Students took a collective pledge to abstain from drugs and act as responsible 'Anti-Drug Soldiers' in their communities. The event drew a positive response from both students and attendees, with a clear emphasis on community-led awareness and vigilance. Several senior officials attended the event, including Director TGANB Sandeep Shandilya; Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) Shikha Goel; Additional Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Hyderabad, Vikram Singh Mann; District Collector, Hyderabad Hari Chandana Dasari; Director, TGiCCC V.B. Kamalasan Reddy; DIG Hyderabad Admin Parimala Hana Nutan; and DIG, TGANB, Abhishek Mohanty. The public is encouraged to report drug-related concerns to the TGANB via the toll-free number 1908, WhatsApp on 87126671111, or email at tsnabho-hyd@ All information will be treated with strict confidentiality and credible informants may be rewarded.
