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New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- New Indian Express
EAGLE, Andhra police crack whip on illegal tobacco sales near education institutions
VIJAYAWADA: In a bid to curb substance abuse near educational institutions, officials from the Elite Anti-Narcotic Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and local police conducted inspections at Kirana and pan shops near Siddhartha Pharmacy College and Nalanda School on Pinnamaneni Polyclinic Road on Friday. EAGLE Chief Ake Ravi Krishna, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Admin) KGV Saritha and other officers, led the operation under the 'Operation Safe Campus Zone' initiative. During the inspections, officials found that the illegal sale of tobacco products and gutka continued unabated in several shops, violating the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). Authorities served notices to violators and imposed fines. 'These checks are part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe environment for students by curbing substance abuse near schools and colleges. Strict action will be taken against those flouting COTPA rules,' the EAGLE Chief said. Officials held a '#DrugsOdduBro' awareness programme at Siddhartha Pharmacy College on the dangers of drug abuse. The EAGLE Chief urged teachers to promote drug- and tobacco-free campuses. He stressed ensuring safe learning environments. A formal appeal was also issued to educational institutions to support the antidrug and tobacco campaign.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- The Hindu
EAGLE and police officers urge students to stay away from drugs
Officers of the Elite Anti-Narcotic Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) has asked the students and the youth to stay away from drugs and narcotics. The EAGLE officers, in association with NTR District Commissionerate police, have organised an awareness drive against drugs as part of 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' on the theme 'Breaking the Chains – Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All', here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, EAGLE head and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ake Ravi Krishna has asked the students to cooperate with the officers in making Andhra Pradesh a drug-free State. 'EAGLE is planning awareness drives across the State to prevent drug smuggling and consumption. Police and the EAGLE are making efforts to break the chains to check drug peddling,' Mr. Ravi Krishna said. EAGLE Superintendent of Police K. Nagesh Babu, Deputy Commissioner of Police K.G.V. Saritha and other explained on the consequences, if addicted to ganja and other drugs. Later, Mr. Ravi Krishna and students released posters against drugs on the occasion.
