Pramesh S Jain
In an effort to effectively curb the drug menace,the North-East Division police have decided to set up Anti-Drug Committees in every educational institution, headed by the principal with a senior teacher as nodal officer,and comprising students,police personnel,excise officials,NGO representatives and a doctor.
The decision was taken at a meeting held at Kuvempu Auditorium,GKVK College,under the directions of the Dr.MA Saleem,DG&IGP,Karnataka,and the Bengaluru Police Commissioner as part of efforts to build a Drug-Free Karnataka.
Principals,teachers,students and parent representatives from institutions across the division participated in the meeting.
Officials directed that the committees will monitor drug consumption and trafficking,with liaison officers conducting monthly visits and a WhatsApp helpline enabling information sharing with assured confidentiality.
Authorities flagged the rising involvement of students in drug-related cases and urged parents and teachers to remain vigilant.
Institutions have been asked to display NDPS Act details and conduct regular awareness programmes.
Police said surveillance around schools and colleges will be intensified,with surprise checks of nearby shops, hostels and PGs,and similar committees will be formed in such facilities.
Emphasising“prevention,awareness and early intervention,”officials said strict action will be taken against offenders while focusing on reforming students.
The meeting ended with a call for collective responsibility in creating a drug-free society.
Officials said each committee will be headed by the principal,with a senior teacher as nodal officer,and will include students,NGO members,police personnel,a doctor and an excise official to monitor drug consumption and trafficking.
A liaison officer will conduct monthly visits,while a WhatsApp helpline will be provided to share information with assurance of confidentiality.
Police flagged the growing involvement of students in drug-related cases and urged parents and teachers to remain vigilant. 
Institutions have been directed to display NDPS Act details and conduct regular awareness programmes.
Surveillance around schools and colleges will be intensified,with surprise checks of nearby shops,hostels and PGs.Similar committees will also be formed in such facilities.
Emphasising “prevention,awareness and early intervention,”officials said strict action will be taken against offenders while focusing on reforming students.
The meeting concluded with a call for collective responsibility in building a drug-free society.
