Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has raised serious concerns about the growing menace of drug abuse in both villages and towns. Addressing a meeting at the Command Control Center (CCC) with Inspectors and senior officers from the three commissionerates of Greater Hyderabad, Revanth urged the police to be vigilant at state borders to curb the smuggling of ganja.
"Earlier, illicit liquor was a major social problem in the state. Regardless of our success and wealth, the well-being of our children is paramount. The danger of children becoming addicted to drugs is very real," he stated.
To tackle these emerging challenges, departments such as CBCID, ACB, Greyhounds, and Octopus have been established. Now, the Cyber Security Bureau and Anti-Narcotics Bureau have also been formed to strengthen the state's response.
The chief minister emphasized the need for the police to enhance their capabilities to combat drug and cyber crimes effectively, suggesting that advanced training is essential to face new societal challenges.
"Many parents are reporting that their children, particularly those in corporate schools, are becoming addicted to drugs. The primary reason is that the police are prioritizing political surveillance over addressing drug addiction and related crimes," he noted.
Revanth Reddy also called for a reduction in political surveillance, urging the police to focus more on crime prevention. He told the Director General of Police (DGP) that excessive security for political figures, including himself, is unnecessary.
Highlighting the personal toll on police families, the Chief Minister observed that children of police officials often underperform academically because their parents are too busy with work. To address this, he proposed the establishment of police schools, akin to military schools, for the children of police officers. A dedicated police school will be set up on 50 acres of land belonging to the Greyhounds, offering free education from 6th grade to post-graduation. Children of all ranks, from Home Guard to DGP, will be eligible to attend these special schools.