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New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Three women among four held with ganja worth Rs 22.93 lakh
HYDERABAD: Railway police, along with TGANB and Railway Protection Force, busted an interstate ganja smuggling racket and arrested four persons, including three women, at Secunderabad Railway Station on July 4. The operation led to the seizure of 45.8 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 22.9 lakh. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bali Atish Pawar (24), Padma Ashok Pimpale (44), Rohit Godaji Chavan (35), and his wife, Rajani Rohit Chavan (28), all from the Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. Two key suppliers, Bhura and Ashish Kumar, both from Berhampur in Odisha, are absconding. According to the police, the arrested persons are relatives from Maharashtra. Bali Pawar had previously been arrested in a similar NDPS case in Khammam in 2023. After her release, she resumed smuggling activities, sourcing ganja at low prices from suppliers in Odisha and selling it for double the amount in Maharashtra. Each 2 kg packet was bought for `5,000 and sold for `10,000.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Telangana stops issuing station bail for drug users: Addicts now sent to court, rehab centres; move aims to curb relapse, aid recovery
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) has stopped issuing station bail to people caught consuming drugs or possessing small quantities. Instead, they are now being produced before the court and sent to de-addiction centres for rehabilitation. The shift in policy came after police saw encouraging outcomes in six recent cases, including those involving students, where the individuals were booked under Section 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and denied station bail. Officials said the intervention helped prevent further substance abuse and put the individuals on a path to recovery. 'Earlier, we used to issue station bail to addicts. But in most cases, they immediately went back to consuming ganja or other drugs. Even their families were unable to stop them. Keeping this in mind, in recent cases, we have not issued station bail. Following due procedure, they are sent to de-addiction centres,' said TGANB director Sandeep Shandilya. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad All these cases were registered within the last one month. These individuals are produced before the court after submitting a petition under Section 64A of the NDPS Act, which allows immunity from prosecution to addicts who voluntarily seek treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Soluções confiáveis para centros de dados IA Siemens Energy Saiba Mais Undo Families of the accused are also informed. 'Even if someone is not addicted, if they are caught consuming drugs, it means they have access to them. By sending them to de-addiction centres, that access can be restricted. They also receive counselling and medical help, which can help break the habit at a nascent stage,' said Dr Srinivas SRRY, head of the psychiatry department and nodal officer, Addiction Treatment Facility, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Warangal.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Educational institutes accountable for drug abuse on campus: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy; calls for crackdown near colleges, cites ganja chocolates menace
On Int'l Day against drug abuse, CM Revanth & senior govt and police officials vow to ensure T remains drug-free. Actors Ram Charan, Vijay Deverakonda join movement Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that educational institutions would be held accountable and made co-accused if campuses are misused as breeding grounds for drug abuse. The chief minister made the statement at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was attended by more than 1,000 students from across the city. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'I instruct the chief secretary and collectors to hold a meeting with managements of educational institutions to give an orientation and remind them of their responsibilites. They will be made accountable if anyone misuses their campus for drug abuse,' Revanth said. In his speech, he asked managements of the institutes to keep a tab on kirana stores close to campuses as there have been instances of sale of ganja chocolates. 'If they come across such cases, they should inform the police who will take action,' he said. In his speech, Revanth said Telangana has a reputation for its rich history of revolutionary activities, and hence youth should be protected and the drug menace should be kept in check. 'The people of Punjab are known for playing a dominant role in waging wars for our country. But today, it is known for drug menace and its human resources were weakened by making them addicted to drugs,' Revanth said. Revanth urged the students to take inspiration from Tollywood actors Ram Charan Tej and Vijay Deverakonda, who were part of the event. 'I have watched Ram Charan grow up. He brought pride to the country by winning an Oscar,' Revanth said. TGANB (now EAGLE) director Sandeep Shandilya said the state's efficient machinery is doing its best to eliminate the drug menace. DGP Jitender said conversations and discussions will go a long way in helping end drug consumption amongst the youth.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Educational institutes accountable for drug abuse on campus, says Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that educational institutions would be held accountable and made co-accused if campuses are misused as breeding grounds for drug abuse. The chief minister made the statement at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event was attended by more than 1,000 students from across the city. 'I instruct the chief secretary and collectors to hold a meeting with managements of educational institutions to give an orientation and remind them of their responsibilites. They will be made accountable if anyone misuses their campus for drug abuse,' Revanth said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In his speech, he asked managements of the institutes to keep a tab on kirana stores close to campuses as there have been instances of sale of ganja chocolates. 'If they come across such cases, they should inform the police who will take action,' he said. In his speech, Revanth said Telangana has a reputation for its rich history of revolutionary activities, and hence the youth should be protected and the drug menace should be kept in check. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir hoy Inscríbete ahora Undo He cited the concerning situation in Punjab or Haryana, where drug menace is rampant. 'The people of Punjab are known for playing a dominant role in waging wars for our country. But today, it is known for drug menace and its human resources were weakened by making them addicted to drugs,' Revanth said. Revanth urged the students to take inspiration from Tollywood actors Ram Charan Tej and Vijay Deverakonda, who were part of the event. 'I have watched Ram Charan grow up. I have known him since his school days. He brought pride to the country by winning an Oscar,' Revanth said. TGANB (now EAGLE) director Sandeep Shandilya said the state's efficient machinery is doing its best to eliminate the drug menace. 'The bureau has some of the best facilities in India, which includes a hi-tech computer centre set up at a cost of 25 crore, and a narcotics testing lab. There are 42 deaddiction centres too,' he said. 'We have 1.3 lakh NCC, 70,000 NSS volunteers, 22,000 prahari clubs in schools and 7500 anti-drug committees in colleges. So we have the machinery that is capable of ending the menace for good,' the director added. DGP Jitender said conversations and discussions will go a long way in helping end drug consumption amongst the youth.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Hyderabad rally: 5,000 students march against drugs; human chain formed, officials urge a drug-free future
HYDERABAD : More than 5,000 students from 100 educational institutions across Hyderabad took a collective stand against drug abuse on Wednesday, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Organised by the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau and the department for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and transgender persons, the event included awareness rally followed by a human chain formation at Necklace Road. Chanting slogans like 'say no to drugs', students aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug use. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'We (students) are actually glad that we are being exposed to such awareness,' said T Chandrika, a class 7 student. 'We understood the drugs are a menace, not something cool as shown in the movies. Poll Should parents play a more active role in discussing drug use with their children? Yes, they should No, it's not necessary We're encouraged to report abuse if we see it.' TGANB director Sandeep Shandilya emphasised Telangana's tough stance. 'At a time when many nations are legalising drugs, Telangana is fighting back. We cannot afford to be passive. I urge everyone to help make the state drug-free.' CV Anand, Hyderabad commissioner of police, shared a personal reflection: 'In school, some of my friends offered cigarettes, but I have always said no. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo That one choice matters. Peer pressure is real, but stand your ground. Post-Covid, we have seen drug abuse even in the families of our officers. Children are getting involved. The CM is clear, not even a gram of drugs should enter our state.' 'If you know someone using drugs, call 1908. Don't stay silent. Choose discipline, stay drug-free and help others do the same,' said Anita Ramachandran, secretary of women and child development.
