Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Mahabubabad Police Flag Off 2K Run for Drug-Free Society
More than 1,000 students and young people joined a 2K run against drugs.
The event was held at Guduru mandal centre in Mahabubabad district.
Dr. Shabarish, the district police superintendent, started the run.
He told students that drugs can hurt their bodies and minds.
He also said drugs can cause serious problems later in life.
Police showed students a kit used to test suspected ganja.
Shopkeepers were warned not to sell tobacco products to children.
People were asked to report drug activity, and informants may receive up to ₹5,000 while remaining confidential.
More than 1,000 students and young people joined a 2K anti-drug run at Guduru mandal centre on Saturday.
District Superintendent of Police Dr. Shabarish flagged off the event organised by the Mahabubabad district police.
Dr. Shabarish warned that narcotics and ganja can harm health and damage young people’s future prospects.
Police demonstrated a ganja testing kit and warned that drug-related offences can lead to strict action under the NDPS Act.
Citizens were urged to report drug-related information through the Anti-Drug Helpline, with rewards of up to ₹5,000 for informants.
- Who
- More than 1,000 students and young people, along with police, public representatives, officials and teachers, attended; Dr. Shabarish flagged off the run.
- What
- The Mahabubabad district police organised the “Mana Ooru – Mana Badhyata: 2K Run for Drugs-Free Society.”
- When
- The event took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Guduru mandal centre in Mahabubabad district.
- Why
- The event aimed to promote a drug-free society and encourage public cooperation against drug use, cultivation, transport and sales.
- Participants
- More than 1,000 students and young people
- Organiser
- Mahabubabad district police
- Event
- “Mana Ooru – Mana Badhyata: 2K Run for Drugs-Free Society”
- Drug reporting helpline
- Anti-Drug Helpline: 87126 56999
- Informant reward
- Up to ₹5,000, with identities kept confidential
- Legal warning
- Sale, supply, transport or consumption of narcotic drugs can attract strict action under the NDPS Act
- Tobacco warning
- Shopkeepers were told not to sell tobacco products to minors and to display mandatory warning boards