CM Revanth Reddy announces plans to introduce new legislation to combat drug menace in Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced plans to introduce of new legislation to combat the growing drug menace in the State.

Speaking after the flagging-off ceremony for new vehicles provided to the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau, he pointed out the devastating impact of the drug epidemic, and added, “government will discuss this issue and bring a new Act in the Assembly.”

The government was committed to curb drugs and make Telangana, a drug-free state, he said. This year until now, 1,892 drug cases were booked, 3,792 drug peddlers were arrested and Rs 179 crore worth contraband was seized.

In the last six months, Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) has frozen properties of drug peddlers worth Rs 47.16 crore in five cases. In a total of 679



cases, as many as 42,190 kg of drugs worth Rs 102.4 crore was disposed.

“Government has the responsibility to instill confidence among people. It is the reason government allocated adequate funds and recruited required officials in the police department.,” the Chief Minister said.

Extending gratitude to actor Chiranjeevi who is partner in the awareness programmes against drug abuse, Revanth Reddy appealed to film makers to make a short video against drug menace by the same actors on the occasion of their film release.

“The government will extend help to only those who comply with the rules while giving permission. The film industry has also the social responsibility of safeguarding the society. Friendly policing is for only victims and not for criminals,” he added.