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Time of India
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- Time of India
Eagle chief interacts with ganja offenders, says most peddlers unaware of NDPS Act
1 2 Visakhapatnam: A Ravi Krishna, head of the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (Eagle), interacted with several prisoners involved in ganja-related offences at Vizag central prison. He noted that most convicts were unaware of the consequences of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Ravi Krishna informed reporters that Vizag Central Prison currently houses approximately 1,800 inmates, of whom around 1,020 are linked to ganja-related cases. During the interaction, he observed that most of these prisoners were unaware of the legal implications of the NDPS Act. Some admitted to transporting weed for money at the behest of smugglers, which led to their incarceration. He added that a few now realize the seriousness of the Act and how difficult it is to obtain bail under it. One convicted prisoner tearfully shared that he had no knowledge of the NDPS Act when he got involved in ganja smuggling. Choking with emotion, he expressed regret over missing valuable time with his family and said he now wants to educate others about the law after completing his sentence. Many prisoners charged with ganja-related offences have been in jail for six months to a year and continue to struggle to secure bail. Eagle has been actively identifying ganja peddlers and consumers across the state and has made several arrests. "We are also working to educate students and young people about the NDPS Act," Ravi Krishna added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Educated forming a majority cause of concern
Eluru: Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar, Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, and Eluru district SP K Pratap Shiva Kishore organised an awareness seminar at the Asram Medical College in coordination with the medical students about the ill-effects of drug use on Wednesday. Earlier in the programme, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Srinivas Chebrolu, Asram Hospital CEO Hanumantha Rao, Excise Deputy Commissioner Srilatha and Assistant Excise Commissioner Prabhu Kumar spoke about the ill effects of drug use. Eluru Additional SP Admin N Suryachandra Rao said that organising the programme 'No Drugs, Bro' at the Asram Hospital and creating awareness among students is very useful. Eagle SP Nagesh Babu said that in the use of drugs, most of the students pursuing higher education are getting addicted to drugs, and those who feel a lot of stress are getting addicted to drugs to escape from that stress, which is darkening their golden future. Students should provide information to 1972 about anyone around them who has sold or consumed marijuana, and everyone should help in building a drug-free Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event, SP Pratap Shiva Kishore said that doctors use medicine to save lives, but there are two types of drugs, one that saves lives and the other that takes lives. Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar said that the education in Asram Hospital in Eluru is disciplined and there are no remarks about this college till now. Studying in this college means that the students will have a good reputation in society in the future. The state government has specially set up an Eagle Department for a drug-free Andhra Pradesh with many slogans like 'No drugs bro.' State Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, who was the chief guest at the event spoke to the students and explained to them clearly what to do and what not to do through a short story about the tortoise and the hare. On the occasion, the medical students took a pledge to build a new society with the slogan 'Students, no drugs'. Asram Hospital MD Rathi Devi, Eagle Special SP Nagesh Babu, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Chebrolu Srinivasa Rao, CEO Dr Hanumantha Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Excise Srilatha, Assistant Commissioner Excise Prabhu Kumar, Eluru DSP D Shravan Kumar, Excise Inspector Dhanaraju, Eluru Special Branch Inspector Malleswara Rao, Eluru One Town Inspector Satyanarayana, Eluru Rural SI Durga Prasad, Excise staff, police staff, medical students and students participated in this programme.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Educated lot forming a majority, cause of concern
Eluru: Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar, Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, and Eluru district SP K Pratap Shiva Kishore organised an awareness seminar at the Asram Medical College in coordination with the medical students about the ill-effects of drug use on Wednesday. Earlier in the programme, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Srinivas Chebrolu, Asram Hospital CEO Hanumantha Rao, Excise Deputy Commissioner Srilatha and Assistant Excise Commissioner Prabhu Kumar spoke about the ill effects of drug use. Eluru Additional SP Admin N Suryachandra Rao said that organising the programme 'No Drugs, Bro' at the Asram Hospital and creating awareness among students is very useful. Eagle SP Nagesh Babu said that in the use of drugs, most of the students pursuing higher education are getting addicted to drugs, and those who feel a lot of stress are getting addicted to drugs to escape from that stress, which is darkening their golden future. Students should provide information to 1972 about anyone around them who has sold or consumed marijuana, and everyone should help in building a drug-free Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event, SP Pratap Shiva Kishore said that doctors use medicine to save lives, but there are two types of drugs, one that saves lives and the other that takes lives. Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar said that the education in Asram Hospital in Eluru is disciplined and there are no remarks about this college till now. Studying in this college means that the students will have a good reputation in society in the future. The state government has specially set up an Eagle Department for a drug-free Andhra Pradesh with many slogans like 'No drugs bro.' State Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, who was the chief guest at the event spoke to the students and explained to them clearly what to do and what not to do through a short story about the tortoise and the hare. On the occasion, the medical students took a pledge to build a new society with the slogan 'Students, no drugs'. Asram Hospital MD Rathi Devi, Eagle Special SP Nagesh Babu, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Chebrolu Srinivasa Rao, CEO Dr Hanumantha Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Excise Srilatha, Assistant Commissioner Excise Prabhu Kumar, Eluru DSP D Shravan Kumar, Excise Inspector Dhanaraju, Eluru Special Branch Inspector Malleswara Rao, Eluru One Town Inspector Satyanarayana, Eluru Rural SI Durga Prasad, Excise staff, police staff, medical students and students participated in this programme.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- The Hindu
Anti-narcotics EAGLE teams raid paan, kirana shops near colleges, seize tobacco, gutkha products
In a joint operation, officers of the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and the NTR Commissionerate Police raided paan, kirana and cool drink shops located near schools and colleges on Saturday, and seized cigarettes and tobacco products. The teams headed by EAGLE chief and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ake Ravi Krishna and NTR Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) K.G.V. Saritha, K.V.S.R. Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Principal A. Suneetha and College Anti-Ragging Committee coordinator G. Ramana Reddy checked the shops and confiscated the cigarette, gutkha and tobacco products of various brands. 'Under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COPTA) 2003, gutkha or any other tobacco products and cigarettes should not be sold within 100 metres from educational institutions,' Mr. Ravi Krishna said. The DCP expressed ire on the police for not implementing COPTA, as many cigarettes and gutkha packets were seen in the pan shops near Siddhartha Pharmacy College, Siddhartha Institute of Hotel Management and Sri Chaitanya School on Pinnamaneni Polyclinic Road. 'Some paan shop owners were maintaining secret rooms behind the shops and were providing shelter for students for smoking and other illegal activities. Though tobacco, gutkha and other banned products were being sold openly at many places and are spoiling students, there was no action,' said a local person Naveen. 'Police, Excise and EAGLE officers should conduct surprise raids to check sale of cigarettes, ganja, narcotics and tobacco products at schools and colleges and save the lives of children,' said 60-year-old Narayana Swamy, who came to a shop during the raids. 'More than 6,000 shops have been raided under 'Operation Safe Campus Zone', and tobacco products and cigarettes, worth lakhs of rupees were seized,' the EAGLE chief said. Mr. Ravi Krishna said that cases have been registered against the shop owners. Teachers should know about COPTA and assume responsibility for implementation of Act to check anti-social activities near schools and colleges, he said. Later, the police conducted a drug awareness campaign for the students and staff at K.V.S.R. Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences..
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- The Hindu
Ganja peddlers travelling in trains targeted to check smuggling from AOB region
Officials of the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) targeted the trains coming to Andhra Pradesh from Odisha to check ganja smuggling. As ganja was being smuggled through trains from Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region, police were focussing on transportation to curb the menace. 'Under 'Operation Vijay', EAGLE police, in association with the Government Railway Police (GRP), Prohibition of Excise (P&E), Law and Order, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted raids in railway stations and on running trains in the last two days. They seized ganja from four trains and registered cases,' said EAGLE Head and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ake Ravi Krishna. Speaking to The Hindu on Tuesday, Mr. Ravi Krishna said that police confiscated 17 kg of ganja from Konark Express at Anakapalli railway station. Similarly, the joint teams seized 15 kg ganja from Rayagada Passenger at Parvathipuram. Meanwhile, ganja chocolates were seized in separate raids from the Tambaram Express, near Tenali, and Coromandel Express in Vijayawada, Mr. Ravi Krishna said. 'Police took the peddlers into custody and produced them in court. The ganja chocolates were being transported to Chennai and other places,' the IGP said. Explaining the modus operandi of the accused, Mr. Ravi Krishna said that the smugglers were transporting low quantity ganja from tribal habitations in Odisha. 'The smuggler would board an unreserved (general) coach, keep the bag containing ganja under a seat, a short distance away. When police seize the bag, they will pretend as if they are unaware,' the EAGLE chief said. Instructions have been given to check all the passenger and express trains coming from Odisha to check ganja smuggling. 'Operation Vijay' will continue in all railway stations in Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Ravi Krishna said.
