Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand said on Monday that drug traffickers will be treated as more dangerous than extremists and terrorists.

He stated that drug offenders will be dealt with even more stringently under the law.

The police chief said that effective control of drug trafficking and ganja smuggling in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts would play a decisive role in strengthening anti-drug enforcement across the state.

He made these remarks while chairing the District Crime Review Meeting at the Bhadradri Kothagudem District Police Office on Monday.

The DGP observed that Bhadradri Kothagudem shares borders with Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, making it a critical entry point for ganja trafficking. He directed the district police to intensify action against ganja cultivation, transportation and illegal trade.

Expressing concern over the growing impact of narcotic drugs on society, the DGP said increasing drug abuse among youth poses a serious threat to future generations. Referring to the situation witnessed in Punjab due to drug addiction, he urged officers to prevent Telangana from facing similar challenges.

The DGP declared that drug traffickers would be treated as more dangerous than extremists and terrorists and would face even stricter legal action.

He emphasised that the Telangana Police would wage an uncompromising war against drug networks and ensure that offenders are brought to justice, irrespective of whether they are located within the country or abroad.

The DGP reiterated that the Telangana Police, under the vision of the state government, is committed to making Telangana a drug-free state by December 2029, with active public participation.

He directed officers to strengthen surveillance at bus stations, railway stations, check posts and other vulnerable locations by deploying Dog Squads and intensifying enforcement against drug trafficking networks.

The DGP also instructed officers to improve the quality and speed of investigations, file charge sheets without delay and enhance the conviction rate.

He stressed the importance of uploading complete case records and digital evidence to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) platform to facilitate faster investigation and trial.

Noting that Bhadradri Kothagudem is an important industrial district, DGP Anand said crime prevention strategies should be strengthened through focused policing and intelligence-based operations.

Commending the overall performance of the district police, he urged officers to continue delivering professional, effective policing and strive to make Bhadradri Kothagudem a model district in law enforcement.

Superintendent of Police Rohith Raj presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the district’s crime statistics, ganja cases, cybercrime, women’s safety, road safety, Left Wing Extremism-related developments and progress in criminal investigations.

–IANS

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