Karnataka's Battle Against Drugs: A Pledge to a Drug-Free State

Karnataka's government, led by Home Minister G Parameshwara, is intensifying its efforts to create a drug-free state. Over the past two years, narcotics worth approximately Rs 400 crore have been seized. Emphasizing prevention and awareness, police are actively educating students about the dangers of drug misuse.

Karnataka's Home Minister, G Parameshwara, has reinforced the government initiative to achieve a drug-free state, having seized narcotics valued at Rs 400 crore in recent years.

Aligning with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's commitment, Parameshwara emphasized a crackdown on drugs, capturing thousands of users and distributors of substances like marijuana and synthetic drugs.

Focusing on prevention, police are visiting educational institutions to educate the youth on drug misuse's harmful impacts, aiming to create lasting awareness compared to prior years.

(With inputs from agencies.)