Action will be taken against drug peddlers who target students, says Karnataka minister

Stringent action will be taken against drug peddlers who target students and the young generation in cities, state Home Minister M B Patil said Monday. Necessary instructions have been given to the police in this regard, he said addressing reporters after a meeting with top police officials at the city police commissioners office.

The minister appreciated the efforts of Mangaluru police in the fight against drug mafia. As the city has a sizeable number of students in various educational institutions, police should be more active on the field to combat the drug menace, he said. The minister said the phone-in programme introduced by the city police have helped people get more access to the police force.