‘Operation Chaitanya’ launched to uproot cannabis cultivation practices
Andhra Pradesh police have launched 'Operation Chaitanya' to eradicate cannabis cultivation in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district. The initiative focuses on community awareness and inter-departmental cooperation to achieve zero-ganja status by late August.
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Drug enforcement operations in tribal and rural regions are critical for public health and curbing organized crime.
In a major push to eradicate illicit cannabis cultivation, the Andhra Pradesh EAGLE (Enforcement and Anti-Ganja Laws Enforcement) wing officially launched “Operation Chaitanya” in Korrai Kothavalasa village of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district on Monday.
The programme was inaugurated by the Inspector General of Police (EAGLE), A. Ravi Krishna. Aimed at achieving a “zero-ganja cultivation” status across the ASR district, the operation will be conducted between July 13 and August 20.
Highlighting the threats illicit cultivation of cannabis pose to the youth and the future of the region, Mr. Krishna said that public participation is critical to the success of the enforcement efforts, urging farmers, village elders, representatives, and all citizens to extend their full support to the police.
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