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The Hindu
2 days 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.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Hans India
DGP calls for zero-tolerance approach against drug menace
Hyderabad: Telangana State DGP Dr Jitender has declared the state's unwavering zero-tolerance stance on drugs, urging delegates to foster cooperation in curbing the drug menace. His call came during a crucial 'Convergence' meeting held on Thursday, which brought together drug law enforcement agencies from Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, along with various central and state bodies. Key to the pivotal convergence meeting were discussions on current trends, intelligence and operations, financial investigation, technology partnerships, and a joint action plan to combat illicit drug trade. Objectives deliberated during the session included assessing current regional trends in narcotic drug trafficking and emerging threats. Efforts were also made to facilitate intelligence sharing and enhance inter-agency coordination across state borders. The agenda also covered joint operations and coordinated field enforcement, building regional capacity through shared training, the use of advanced tools, and adherence to legal best practices. A structured inter-state action plan, complete with designated nodal officers and review mechanisms, was a significant outcome. Sandeep Shandilya, Director, TGANB, provided an overview of the current scenario of drug trafficking in Telangana. He appealed to the delegates to share information when dealing with inter-state cases and operations. He also advocated for identifying drug consumers and directing them to de-addiction centres through courts, in accordance with Section 64(A) of the NDPS Act.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
Agencies discuss mapping of drug trafficking routes & intelligence sharing
Hyderabad: During the first convergence meeting involving various anti-drug enforcement agencies in the country, held in Hyderabad on Thursday, it was decided to map drug trafficking routes and hotspot areas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TG-ANB) Director Sandeep Shandilya said that the stakeholders are in the process of developing a common platform for intelligence exchange. "Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling trans-border operations, coordination in unravelling financial trails and financial assets of major players in drug trafficking, and the mode of assistance in sharing advanced technology tools, including forensics available with respective agencies, were discussed," Shandilya stated. At the meeting, senior officials from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) participated. During this meeting, police shared details of the 250 accused wanted from various states of India with the concerned state police. The meeting was inaugurated by the in-charge Director General of Police, Jitender.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Operation Sankalp: Drug-Free Telangana Mission
We are proud to announce the launch of Operation Sankalp, a transformative initiative in collaboration with the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB), in association with the Movie Artist Association (MAA), Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge, and Civil Force Trust. The launch event was marked by the esteemed presence of Sandeep Shandilya, Director, TGANB; Dr Madala Ravi, Vice President, MAA; P Seetharama, SP, TGANB; and Shailaja Garu, Director, Department for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPWD). A powerful step forward in our mission to build a drug-free Telangana.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- The Hindu
Challenges of combating narcotics to the fore at interstate conference of enforcement officials
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) organised the first convergence meeting of Drug Law Enforcement Agencies on Thursday at the Integrated Command Control Centre mini conference hall in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The session brought together senior officers from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, and Tamil Nadu, along with central agencies including the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bureau of Immigration (BOI), and Customs. The meeting was convened to address the increasing complexity of narcotic drug trafficking in India, especially in border-sharing and transit states. Officials deliberated on the need for a structured interstate coordination mechanism, timely intelligence sharing, and operational synergy to combat the evolving threats posed by interstate syndicates, synthetic drug proliferation, digital trafficking methods, and shifting trafficking routes. Telangana DGP Jitender inaugurated the meeting and reiterated Telangana's zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related offences. He urged officers from all participating states and agencies to cooperate closely in tackling the drug menace. Director of TGANB, Sandeep Shandilya, stressed the importance of regular sharing of intelligence during interstate operations. He also called for strict implementation of Section 64(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act by identifying drug users and ensuring their referral to de-addiction centres through court proceedings. DIG Abhishek Mohanty and SP Ch. Rupesh from TGANB presented an overview of the current drug trafficking scenario in Telangana. They highlighted the growing use of digital tools, encrypted platforms, and trans-border networks in narcotic smuggling, underlining the urgent need for improved inter-agency coordination. The meeting covered key areas such as mapping regional trafficking routes and hotspot locations, sharing information on major traffickers, habitual offenders, accused absconding, and pending non-bailable warrants. Officials discussed the creation of a platform for intelligence exchange and the drafting of standard operating procedures for handling trans-border operations, including field enforcement, legal processes, and logistics. Discussions also extended to topics such as collaboration for financial investigations and unravelling financial trails of major traffickers. Agencies were encouraged to share their technological capabilities, including forensic tools, and jointly conduct training programmes to strengthen regional capacity. Participating officers included Varsha Sharma, DIG from Goa; P. Vimaladitya, DIG from Kerala; Sharada Raut, Special IGP from Maharashtra; K. Nagesh Babu, SP from Andhra Pradesh; Mailavaganan, SP from Tamil Nadu; and M.C. Shiva Kumar, DSP from Karnataka. All delegates stressed on the need for both supply and demand reduction. On the enforcement side, this includes arresting accused persons and conducting joint operations. On the preventive side, there was an emphasis on public awareness campaigns and identifying drug users for rehabilitation. The meeting concluded with a consensus on establishing an interstate coordination framework with designated nodal officers, drafting joint guidelines for field and legal coordination, and developing formats for regular data exchange and inter-agency review. The gathering is expected to improve enforcement outcomes by strengthening operational alignment, mutual trust, and legal coordination across state lines in the fight against narcotics.
