Bengaluru Police conduct mega campaign against drug addiction
Bengaluru, September 27: Mahadevapura MLA Aravind Limbavali said that they have taken oath from international cricketer Javagal Srinath that they would not allow anybody to convert Bengaluru into Punjab where majority of the youth were addicted to drugs.
Speaking at a mega campaign on drug addiction organized by the Bengaluru City Police at Phoenix City Market at Mahadevapura in the city on Thursday, he said that Bengaluru police, especially the Commissioner and his officers have taken up a drive against drug addiction in the city.
“We should not come under the influence of drugs mafia. In our constituency also, many foreigners are involved in drugs peddling. If people identify such anti-social elements and informed the police, definitely they would take action. We should also join hands with the police by conducting campaigns against drug mafia and addiction”, Limbavali said.
MP PC Mohan said that nowadays, youth are addicted to drugs. At this time, the police department has taken a wise decision to conduct campaign to create awareness among youth. Every individual in the society should help others come out of drug addiction, he appealed.
City Police Commissioner T Sunil Kumar said that “I would like to get a small assurance from you people that you will become good citizens in the country. Even in case of heavy traffic congestion, the youth should not use foot-paths to ride motorbikes. Respect the red light in the signal just to protect your life. Every parent would want his or her children should be good. It is the responsibility of every individual to ensure the safety of others around them”, he said.
As part of the campaign, body building competition, orchestra, Kalaripayattu martial art and screening of a documentary on drug addiction prepared by the Bengaluru police were held. Additional Police Commissioner Alok Kumar, White Field Zone DCP Abdul Ahad, BBMP members and other officers were present.
International cricketer Javagal Srinath administered the oath to thousands of volunteers and general public that they would keep themselves away from bad habits and try to eradicate them from the society and thus involve in nation building activity.
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Man in Nellore held for duping youngsters with promise of TTD job; Rs 25.2 lakh seized
Tirupati: Vedayapalayam Police of Nellore district have arrested a 44-year-old man under charge of having duped unemployed youngsters by winning their trust by promising them jobs at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Nellore Additional Superintendent of Police Deeksha has said that the investigation team has confiscated Rs 25.2 lakh cash that the arrested, identified as Sheik Hussain, had collected from the victims.
Hussain was allegedly greatly attracted to a variety of vices that would provide him a lavish lifestyle. In order to fulfill his desires, he began luring unemployed by assuring that he would help them find jobs. He successfully duped around 15 jobless youngsters from Nellore town and nearby areas and collected up to Rs 48 lakh from them.
The Vedayapalayam Police, who registered a case based on the complaints filed by the victims. Two special teams, from the Central Crime Station and the Vedayapalayam Starion, which probed the matter succeeded in arresting Hussain on Saturday.
The arrested was produced in court and sent to police custody.
