Home Minister Anitha Announces Seizure of 25,251 kg of Ganja

Vijayawada: Home minister Anitha Vangalapudi has directed senior police officials to pay special attention to control of ganja and drugs.

Participating in a review meeting at the Mangalagiri police headquarters on Saturday, she lauded the seizure of 25,251 kg of ganja by the Anti-Narcotic Task Force team. She underlined that exemplary action be taken against ganja smugglers, which will act as a strong warning to those who repeatedly involve themselves in transportation of ganja.

Anitha asked police officials not to ignore under any circumstances those who commit crimes against women and children. She wanted sensitive cases related to children and women reviewed on a priority basis.

The home minister directed top police officers to crack down on those who post obscene posts on social media. This will send a message to those who act like fanatics on social media. She announced that social media cells will be set up in every district, apart from at the DGP's office. Steps will be taken to support the victims, she said.

Anita instructed police officials to provide justice to victims, who tag the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and home minister while posting their problems on social media platforms.

DGP Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said police will proceed with speed in critical and sensitive cases. Particular attention will be paid towards solving cases of atrocities against women and children.

Intelligence ADG Mahesh Chandra Laddha, CID ADG Ravi Shankar, Anti-Narcotics chief A.K. Ravikrishna and IG (Law and Order) Srikanth participated in the review meeting.