Anitha stresses need to protect youth from drug menace, pats police for 'zero ganja cultivation’

Home Minister V. Anitha on Thursday emphasised the urgent need to protect youth from the menace of drug addiction.Addressing students, faculty members, police officials and others at an awareness programme on drug abuse prevention and youth empowerment, organised by the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) at VIT-AP University, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, she said drug abuse was not merely a social issue but a serious threat to the nation’s future, as it destroys the talent, health and aspirations of young people.193 reports received through QR codes on drug abuse, says Udupi SPHighlighting the Andhra Pradesh government’s anti-narcotics initiatives, Ms.

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