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News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Drug Abuse Breaks Families': Ram Charan Backs Telangana CM's Anti-Drug Movement
Last Updated: Ram Charan praised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his hard work against drug abuse and believes that drugs can harm families. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently organised a special event in Hyderabad to raise awareness about drug abuse. The event was held on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking, which brought together key personalities from politics and the film industry, including actor Ram Charan. Following the event, the RRR star praised the CM for his hard work against drug abuse. He believes that drugs can harm families, ruin futures and destroy dreams. Ram also urged everyone to unite and protect both society and the future of young people. The actor tweeted, 'Drug abuse breaks families, destroys futures, and demolishes dreams. We should all take a stand against it and be vigilant in safeguarding our society and the future. I appreciate the Hon'ble CM of Telangana, Shri Revanth Reddy Garu, the Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau and the Government of Telangana for their constant efforts to combat drug abuse. On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, let us say no to drugs & be a soldier in the fight against drugs." Drug abuse breaks families, destroys futures, and demolishes should all take a stand against it and be vigilant in safeguarding our society and the future.I appreciate the Hon'ble CM of Telangana Shri. @revanth_anumula Garu, the Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau and… — Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) June 26, 2025 As per 123 Telugu, Ram Charan, during the event, said, 'I'd like to thank our state's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, my brother Vijay Deverakonda, Dil Raju, Pullela Gopichand, and everyone present here in such a meaningful awareness campaign under the 'Rising Telangana' initiative. I remember buying soda and popsicles at my school. Today, it's heartbreaking to hear that in those same places, children are unknowingly consuming harmful substances in pursuit of a temporary high." The Game Changer star said that keeping our families, friends and schools safe is the most important thing. He shared that he never thought there would be a special day known all over the world just to spread awareness about drug abuse. Now that such a day exists, he feels it's the right time for everyone to join hands and support the Rising Telangana campaign. He encouraged people to not just watch from the side but to take part and help make a real difference in this important cause. While Ram Charan's strong message against drug abuse was appreciated by many, it was his look from the upcoming film Peddi that grabbed fans' attention at the event. His new style became one of the main highlights. The much awaited pan India film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar in key roles. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is scheduled to release on March 27, 2026. First Published:
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana CM Revanth calls for united fight against drug abuse, launches EAGLE task force
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday (June 26, 2025) cautioned against the growing drug menace in the State, calling on citizens, institutions and youth to take collective responsibility in eradicating the threat. Speaking at a programme held at Shilpakala Vedika, the Chief Minister announced the launch of Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) as a special enforcement unit called EAGLE, which stands for Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement. He said EAGLE will be tasked with identifying and destroying ganja cultivation in Telangana and intercepting trafficking activities at State borders. He added that the unit will have the tools and freedom to act wherever needed. The Chief Minister said Telangana has a proud history as the land of movements and struggle and recalled how the region produced heroes who fought against the Nizams and Razakars, and said it was unacceptable for the youth of such a land to fall victim to drugs. He questioned whether Telangana, known for its fighting spirit, should now remain silent while drugs enter schools and colleges. Mr. Revanth Reddy said that as soon as the Congress government came to power, it made it clear that there would be zero tolerance for drugs in Telangana. 'Enemy nations are using various strategies to weaken India, and one of those is spreading drug addiction. Sixty-eight per cent of India's population is youth and India is the only country in the world with such a large young population. It is the responsibility of the State to ensure that its youth do not become weak or directionless,' said the Chief Minister. He added that the previous governments had no clear sports policy, but his administration introduced one immediately after taking office. A skills university has also been set up to train and prepare young people for the future. The Chief Minister spoke of his own journey from Nallamala to the post of ZPTC and now Chief Minister, adding that actor Vijay Deverakonda also came from the same region. He said such achievements require determination and hard work, not shortcuts through harmful paths like drug use. Mr. Revanth Reddy warned educational institutions that the responsibility for monitoring student behaviour and keeping campuses free from drugs lies with the management. He said no school or college can ignore anti-social activities and negligence will not be tolerated. He added that vigilance is key and only through collective alertness can drugs be kept out of the State. He urged the youth to become heroes by excelling in education and sports, not by falling into addiction and promised special opportunities for sportspersons, not just in employment but also in politics. The Chief Minister concluded by urging everyone to join hands in protecting the future of Telangana. He said the State must not become a base for drugs and should instead be an example to the world as a land of progress, youth power and responsible governance.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Telangana alerts central agencies on hawala trail fuelling drug cartels
Hyderabad: Stepping up its war on narco-financing, the Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) has written to multiple central agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, seeking action against a Goa-based hawala operator accused of channelling drug money to Nigeria. According to officials, the hawala operator, Uttam Singh, played a key role in laundering proceeds of the drug trade, allegedly charging a 2% commission for each transaction. "In just two days, he reportedly collected ₹50 lakh from various drug peddlers in Goa. Imagine the volume of money laundered over a year," a TGANB official told TOI. Singh would hand over cash to his associates only after a unique form of verification — the recipient had to show a specific half-torn currency note on WhatsApp as authentication. The Nigerians operating the peddling network from Goa were receiving up to 20% commission from handlers abroad. In one case, officials found that arrested suspect Emmanuel Bediako Maxwell made 150 bank transfers totalling ₹55 lakh to relatives—all proceeds from drug deals. In a related operation, four more Nigerians were arrested from a house built on an acre of land. The property owner, unaware of their background, rented a room for ₹20,000 but later resisted police entry and even threatened to contact senior officials in Goa when the raid began. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Drugs were seized during the search. "Breaking these hawala channels is key to disrupting the international drug pipeline," officials said. "Drugs produced in Latin America are reaching Europe and then coastal Indian cities like Mumbai. But the money moves in reverse — from Mumbai to Nigeria, and onward to global suppliers," TGANB officials said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Drug cartel's hawala cash trail ends in washing machine in Goa flat, Rs 50L seized
Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough, Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau's (TGANB) investigation to trace the inter-state hawala cash trail of international drug cartels ended in a washing machine in a Goa flat, from which it seized Rs 50 lakh a few days ago. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TGANB director Sandeep Shandilya, said the money, collected over just two days, was moments away from being laundered to Nigeria. "Had we delayed the raid by an hour, the entire amount would have been transferred. It was neatly stashed inside the washing machine, ready for dispatch," he said. Following a month-long surveillance operation in Goa, TGANB --- assisted by Goa police --- zeroed in on hawala transactions being conducted from Sangeetha Mobile Shop in Mapusa and an apartment in Goa's Highland Park. The key accused, Uttam Singh, who runs the mobile shop, was arrested. Investigators revealed he had laundered Rs 2.1 crore of drug proceeds in just one week. "Drug money collected in cash was handed over to Uttam, often by foreign nationals. He then moved the funds to Mumbai through informal channels, and from there, it was transferred to Nigeria," Shandilya explained. The investigation into the hawala trail started after Nigerian national Emmanuel Bediako, alias Maxwell, revealed it to TGANB. Between May 26 and June 1, officials tracked 58 hawala transactions involving Rs 2.1 crore. A few days after establishing this link, a raid on Highland Park apartment led to the recovery of Rs 50 lakh in cash. Over the past month, four Nigerian nationals have been arrested during TGANB operations in Goa. Crime branch in Goa also seized narcotics worth Rs 1.6 crore, including ecstasy and cocaine, from them. Authorities believe Uttam is one of several hawala operators facilitating cross-border drug money transfers. Police suspect a wider network of hawala operators is active, working hand-in-glove with international narcotics cartels.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Drug cartel's hawala cash trail ends in washing machine in Goa
HYDERABAD: In a major breakthrough, Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau's (TGANB) investigation to trace the inter-state hawala cash trail of international drug cartels ended in a washing machine in a Goa flat, from which it seized Rs 50 lakh a few days ago. TGANB director Sandeep Shandilya, said the money, collected over just two days, was moments away from being laundered to Nigeria. "Had we delayed the raid by an hour, the entire amount would have been transferred. It was neatly stashed inside the washing machine, ready for dispatch," he said. Following a month-long surveillance operation in Goa, TGANB --- assisted by Goa police --- zeroed in on hawala transactions being conducted from Sangeetha Mobile Shop in Mapusa and an apartment in Goa's Highland Park. 'Accused laundered over 2 crore of drug proceeds' The key accused, Uttam Singh, who runs the mobile shop, was arrested. Investigators revealed he had laundered Rs 2.1 crore of drug proceeds in just one week. "Drug money collected in cash was handed over to Uttam, often by foreign nationals. He then moved the funds to Mumbai through informal channels, and from there, it was transferred to Nigeria," Shandilya explained. The investigation into the hawala trail started after Nigerian national Emmanuel Bediako, alias Maxwell, revealed it to TGANB. Between May 26 and June 1, officials tracked 58 hawala transactions involving Rs 2.1 crore. A few days after establishing this link, a raid on Highland Park apartment led to the recovery of Rs 50 lakh in cash. Over the past month, four Nigerian nationals have been arrested during TGANB operations in Goa. Authorities believe Uttam is one of several hawala operators facilitating cross-border drug money transfers. Police officials suspect a wider network of hawala operators is active, working hand-in-glove with international narcotics cartels.
