Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Campaign Urges Society to Unite Against Drug Abuse
AP EAGLE chief Aake Ravikrishna said everyone should work together to stop drug abuse.
He made the appeal at an awareness programme in Andhra Pradesh.
The campaign is called “Break the Silence.”
It aims to teach young people about the dangers of drugs.
Officials warned that some students can move from using drugs to selling them.
Several EAGLE operations are being used to find drug hotspots and trafficking routes.
One operation focuses on schools and colleges, while another watches prescription drug sales.
EAGLE is also working to stop cannabis farming and help affected farmers find other work.
The Indian Red Cross Society and EAGLE plan to create anti-drug clubs in schools and colleges.
AP EAGLE chief Aake Ravikrishna urged society to join the “Break the Silence” anti-drug campaign.
He called for awareness programmes in educational institutions serving nearly 70 lakh students across Andhra Pradesh.
Ravikrishna warned against substances including tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamine, LSD, heroin, cocaine and opioids.
EAGLE operations target drug hotspots, campus sales, prescription misuse, railway trafficking and cannabis cultivation.
Officials said 169 people faced preventive detention and assets worth ₹10.18 crore were seized or attached.
- Who
- AP EAGLE chief Aake Ravikrishna, the Indian Red Cross Society and EAGLE officials addressed the programme.
- What
- They launched an appeal for a society-wide “Break the Silence” campaign and expanded anti-drug awareness efforts.
- When
- The programme was held on Wednesday.
- Where
- The event took place at Siddhartha Pharmacy College in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The campaign aims to protect young people, families and the country from drug abuse and trafficking.
- Campaign
- “Break the Silence”
- Organisers
- Indian Red Cross Society and EAGLE
- Students targeted
- Nearly 70 lakh students in the state
- Drug hotspots identified
- More than 80 through Operation Vajra Prahar
- Preventive detentions
- 169 people
- Assets seized or attached
- ₹10.18 crore
- Public tip line
- 1972