Inter-State ganja smuggling gangs active after decline of Maoist movement, coordinated action imperative to curb drug menace: DGP C. V. Anand
Telangana DGP C. V. Anand has warned of a surge in inter-state ganja smuggling following the decline of the Maoist movement in forest-fringe areas. He called for better coordination between anti-narcotic task forces and district police to combat the growing drug menace.
Why it matters
The shift in criminal activity following the decline of insurgent movements poses new public safety and law enforcement challenges for regional authorities.
There has been a surge in the activities of ganja smugglers operating from the forest-fringe areas in neighbouring States following the decline of Maoist movement, Director General of Police C. V. Anand said.
The report focuses on official statements from law enforcement regarding public safety and drug control efforts.
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