Drugs still available on college campuses, says Police Commissioner
The Mangaluru City Police Commissioner has warned that drug peddling remains a persistent issue on college campuses, despite efforts to curb consumption. Authorities are urging students and parents to report suspicious activity via QR codes to help combat the trade.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing struggle of law enforcement to address substance abuse in educational settings through community-based reporting.
With peddlers dealing in drugs in small quantities to escape the stringent provisions of the NDPS Act, narcotics continue to be available on college campuses across the city. Colleges have a great responsibility to keep their campuses free of drugs, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said in Mangaluru on Thursday.
The article reports on official statements and police initiatives without taking a partisan stance.
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