Police officials asked to curb drug menace
Addressing the police officials, the DIG said that Kurnool has remained peaceful post-bifurcation of the district. He asked the police officials to counsel the people in village to leave out old rivalries so that the district remains peaceful. The DIG asked officials to give priority to visible policing and also to intensify surveillance through drone cameras to keep a tab on alcohol consumption in open places and other law and order problems.
Meanwhile, Mr. Vikrant Patel asked the officials to use technology to prevent crime and invoke PD Act, bind over anti-social elements and counsel rowdy-sheeters wherever and whenever necessary. The SP also wanted immediate recovery of stolen properties and the conduct of trial in cases pending in courts.
While releasing the posters, the DIG and SP gave a call to the general public to inform about illegal transportation, sale or consumption of drugs to tollfree number 1972.
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