Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Cannabis Spread Raises Public Safety Concerns Across Nizamabad District
Cannabis is a drug that authorities say is spreading in Nizamabad district.
Officials are worried because it is reaching villages and schools.
They recently found 19 people allegedly using cannabis at Balkondamandal centre.
Those people were sent to a centre for 15 days of treatment and counselling.
Authorities suspect that cannabis is being brought from nearby states and distributed in the district.
Police and excise officials are checking railway routes and increasing surveillance.
Some residents say students who use cannabis may become aggressive or trouble their classmates.
Families want more prevention, counselling and treatment services.
Cannabis use is reportedly spreading from urban areas into rural communities and educational institutions in Nizamabad district.
Officials recently detained 19 alleged cannabis consumers at Balkondamandal centre and sent them for 15 days of treatment and counselling.
Authorities suspect inter-state supply networks linked to Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Police and excise officials have increased surveillance, including checks on railway routes allegedly used to transport cannabis.
Residents and families are calling for stronger school vigilance, awareness campaigns, counselling and de-addiction services.
- Who
- Police, excise officials, residents, parents and teachers are responding to alleged cannabis use involving young people and 19 people detained at Balkondamandal centre.
- What
- Cannabis use and distribution are reportedly spreading across Nizamabad district, prompting enforcement, treatment and awareness efforts.
- When
- Recently, officials detained 19 alleged cannabis consumers; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Nizamabad district, including rural areas, educational institutions and Balkondamandal centre.
- Why
- Authorities are concerned about public safety, young people’s involvement, suspected inter-state supply networks and reported harassment, aggression and extortion attempts among students.
- People detained
- 19 people were allegedly caught consuming cannabis at Balkondamandal centre.
- Treatment period
- The detainees were shifted to a de-addiction centre for 15 days of treatment and counselling.
- Suspected source states
- Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
- Authorities involved
- Police and excise officials.
- Transport surveillance
- Officials are checking railway routes suspected of being used to transport cannabis.
- Reported student concerns
- Harassment, aggressive behaviour and attempts to extort money from peers.