Police must lead efforts to make Karnataka drug-free: Priyank Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has urged the police to lead efforts in making the state drug-free through enforcement and public awareness. He emphasized the importance of proactive, SOP-based governance to address social issues before they escalate.
Why it matters
This reflects a shift toward administrative accountability and the integration of public health awareness into law enforcement strategies.
The Police Department must take the lead in fulfilling the Chief Minister’s vision of making Karnataka a drug-free State and adopt effective measures to completely curb the sale and consumption of narcotic substances, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday (August 11).
Addressing a government employees’ interaction programme attended by the Chief Minister at Vidhana Soudha’s Banquet Hall, Mr. Kharge said enforcement measures against drugs must be accompanied by sustained public awareness campaigns, particularly targeting the youth.
He said the State was already conducting awareness campaigns such as ‘RISE’ and ‘Beda BRO’ to educate people about the harmful effects of drugs. Police officials at the taluk level have been directed to organise similar awareness programmes and reach out to young people and the general public, he said.
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