Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Police Extend Anti-Drug Drive Near Schools
The police are continuing a special operation called 'Safe Campus Zone' to keep schools safe from drugs.
This means they'll keep checking shops and other places near schools.
The goal is to stop the sale of drugs like ganja and harmful items such as tobacco.
During the first part of the operation, the police checked many places and caught people selling illegal items.
They also collected fines.
The police want to make sure schools are safe and healthy places for students.
Andhra Pradesh Police will continue 'Operation Safe Campus Zone'.
The initiative targets illicit drug sales near educational institutions.
The operation follows Tobacco Free Educational Institution guidelines.
Over 16,806 establishments were checked during the initial five days.
Police registered 25,807 cases and collected fines totaling Rs. 40,62,092.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Police, led by DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.
- What
- Continuation of 'Operation Safe Campus Zone', an anti-drug initiative.
- When
- Ongoing initiative, following the initial phase from July 8th to 12th, 2025.
- Where
- Across all districts in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on areas near educational institutions.
- Why
- To eradicate illicit drug sales near educational institutions, following the TOFEI guidelines.
- Operation Name
- Safe Campus Zone
- Focus
- Anti-drug initiative
- Targets
- Ganja, tobacco, and other banned products
- Establishments Checked
- 16,806
- Cases Registered
- 25,807
- Total Fines Collected
- Rs. 40,62,092
- Legal Framework
- NDPS Act 1985, BNSS 2023, BSA 2023
