Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged Telugu film industry, which wants permissions to hike movie ticket prices, to help the state in preventing drugs and cybercrime.
At an event to inaugurate more vehicles for Telangana State Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TSNAB), he said, “They are coming to us for increasing ticket prices and shooting permissions. Awareness videos should be released with the stars in it before the release of the movie. Only then will the government provide support. I am grateful to megastar Chiranjeevi garu for making one such video for us.”
Speaking at the event, CM Reddy highlighted the rapid spread of cannabis across the state over the last decade. “Ganja can be found for sale in colleges. We have given authorities the rights to control the spread of drugs. Even middle class children are getting addicted to cannabis. Formulate guidelines to give cash reward and promotion to those who excel in cybercrime and drug cases,” he said.
TSNAB announced a cash reward program of Rs 2 lakh for providing information about smuggling of more than 100 kg of ganja on Tuesday.
The anti-narcotic agency said that over 1,800 drug cases have been registered this year while 3,792 people have been arrested for drug supply and use. As per police, 679 cases of ganja have been registered since January till now.
42,000 kg cannabis was seized by officials and ganja worth Rs 102.41 crore was destroyed.
A reward of up to Rs 2 lakh has been announced and individuals who have information can call 8712671111 to complain about drugs and ganja.
The anti-narcotic agency said that over 1,800 drug cases have been registered this year. 679 cases of ganja have been registered since January till now. Telangana States News India: Top News India, States News, States News Headlines, Online State News India, State Politics news
