Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Police Intensify Raids to Curb Drug Sales in Anantapur
The police in Anantapur are doing more checks to stop people from selling and using drugs like ganja.
They are visiting shops and places near schools to make sure no one is selling these bad substances.
The police chief said they will punish anyone who is selling or keeping these drugs.
They also want people to tell the police if they see anyone selling or using drugs.
The goal is to keep the community safe and drug-free.
Anantapur district police have intensified inspections to curb the sale and consumption of ganja and other narcotic substances.
Surprise checks are being carried out on shops, petty stalls, and establishments near schools and colleges.
Strict legal action will be taken against anyone found selling or storing banned substances.
The police department is committed to safeguarding public health and protecting the youth from drug abuse.
The public is urged to report any information regarding the sale or use of narcotic substances to the nearest police station or by calling Dial 100 / 112.
- Who
- Anantapur district police, Superintendent of Police P Jagadish
- What
- Intensified inspections and raids to curb the sale and consumption of ganja and other narcotic substances
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Anantapur district, India
- Why
- To safeguard public health and protect the youth from drug abuse
- Location
- Anantapur, India
- Initiative
- Intensified inspections and raids
- Target
- Ganja and other narcotic substances
- Focus Areas
- Shops, petty stalls, and establishments near schools and colleges
- Legal Action
- Strict legal action against sellers and storers of banned substances
- Public Involvement
- Public urged to report drug-related information to police
