Crackdown on drug trafficking, illegal liquor in Nizamabad

Nizamabad: State Government Advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy directed Excise and enforcement officials to adopt strict measures to curb drug trafficking, illegal liquor and adulterated toddy in the district.

Addressing a review meeting with District Collector Ila Tripathi and Excise officials at the Integrated District Offices Complex on Wednesday, he called for intensified surveillance against the transportation, sale and consumption of narcotic substances.

Expressing concern over the resurgence of illicit liquor (gudumba) in rural areas, Sudarshan Reddy ordered joint raids to check ganja trafficking and take stringent action against offenders. He also warned officials to prevent the distribution of adulterated toddy and trace suppliers of chemicals used in its preparation. Collector Ila Tripathi directed officials to coordinate with police and maintain continuous surveillance. She also ordered strict enforcement of the ban on tobacco products within 100 metres of educational institutions.

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