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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- The Hindu
Everyone must join hands to make Bidar a drug-free district, says police officer
Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti has called upon citizens to collectively strive towards making Bidar a drug-free district. Addressing a gathering at an event at Karnataka College in Bidar on Tuesday to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mr. Gunti highlighted the grave consequences of drug abuse on an individual's physical and mental health. 'Those under the influence of drugs often lose awareness of their actions which can lead them to engage in criminal activities such as theft, murder, robbery and sexual assault. I urge the youth to stay away from harmful addictions and instead, focus on building a healthy and meaningful life,' Mr. Gunti said. Stressing the importance of becoming responsible citizens and providing children with quality education so they can aspire to reach respectable positions in society, Mr. Gunti said that the Police Department is always at the service of people. 'It is our duty to ensure everyone's safety,' he affirmed. President of the Bidar City Municipal Council Mohammad Ghouse emphasised the need for parents to consider their children's future and ensure that they do not fall prey to drug addiction. He noted that the Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as education and the right to life and therefore, efforts must be made to build a healthy and progressive society. He also promised to engage with bank officials to facilitate loan schemes for self-employed individuals seeking to leave the world of addiction behind. The event was attended by Deputy Superintendent of Police Shivanagouda Patil, SBI Regional Manager Jai Kumar, Additional Drugs Controller Dhananjay, psychiatrist Raghavendra Vagnare, Railway Police Officer Pasha, ASIRPF C.H. Srinivas and others.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- The Hindu
Bidar police book 184 cases against 355 offenders, seize over ₹30 lakh in April 2025
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Bidar district police have booked 184 cases against 355 individuals and seized property worth ₹30,32,793 in April 2025. In a media note released on Tuesday, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti said that extensive raids were conducted across the district to curb the illegal activities. As per the details he provided, 26 cases were booked against 156 individuals for gambling; 20 cases were booked against 34 people for cricket betting, and 48 cases were booked against 56 people for matka operations. The other cases included 85 cases related to violations of the Excise Act, two cases each under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the Essential Commodities Act and one case involving counterfeit currency Emphasising his department's commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a safe environment for the public, Mr. Gunti warned the offenders of stringent legal action, including banishment from the district.
