Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Puttaparthi Officials Tackle Drug Abuse with New Measures
The local government is cracking down on drugs.
They're doing this by increasing surveillance and punishing drug dealers more harshly.
They're also stopping the sale of tobacco near schools and using a special team called EAGLE to catch people.
If you see something, you can call 1972 to report it, and they won't tell anyone it was you.
They're working with schools, police, and others to make sure everyone stays safe and away from drugs.
District Collector directs officials to implement stringent measures against drug abuse and trafficking.
The EAGLE initiative is launched to combat drug trafficking, with repeat offenders facing detention.
Sale of tobacco products near schools is prohibited, with violators facing action under COTPA Act.
Joint operations will be conducted in trains to ensure public safety regarding drug-related activities.
EAGLE toll-free number 1972 is active for reporting drug-related activities, with confidential informant identities.
- Who
- District Collector T S Chetan, District SP Ratna, and other officials.
- What
- Stringent measures are being implemented to combat drug abuse, illegal sales, and trafficking.
- When
- During a review meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Sri Sathya Sai District, Puttaparthi.
- Why
- To tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and related activities.
- District Collector
- T S Chetan
- Initiative
- EAGLE
- Repeat Offender Punishment
- Detention under PIT NDPS Act
- Tobacco Sales Restriction
- 100-meter radius of educational institutions
- Reporting Number
- 1972 (EAGLE toll-free)
- Key Officials Present
- District SP Ratna and Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar