Sat Jan 24 08:09:13 UTC 2026: # Andhra Pradesh Declares Victory Over Ganja Cultivation Amidst National Drug Concerns
The Story:
Andhra Pradesh’s Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) announced on January 24, 2026, that it has successfully eradicated ganja cultivation within the state. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ake Ravi Krishna credited the success to the coordinated efforts of EAGLE, Tribal Welfare, Agriculture, Police, Revenue, and other departments. The announcement coincided with a drug awareness walkathon in Vijayawada, highlighting the national threat of international drug smugglers targeting Indian youth through drone drops in states like Kashmir and Punjab.
Key Points:
- EAGLE head IGP Ake Ravi Krishna announced the complete eradication of ganja cultivation in Andhra Pradesh on January 24, 2026.
- The success is attributed to collaboration between multiple government departments.
- International drug smugglers are reportedly using drones to drop drug stocks in Kashmir, Punjab, and other Indian states.
- Dr. Pothineni Ramesh Babu of Aster Ramesh Hospitals highlighted the prevalence of psychiatric and chronic health disorders among drug addicts.
- S.V. Rajashekar Babu, NTR Police Commissioner, reported that 22 out of 96 ganja addicts jailed under the PIT NDPS Act in AP were from NTR Commissionerate.
Key Takeaways:
- Andhra Pradesh is attempting to proactively combat drug cultivation and addiction within its borders.
- The focus of the Andhra Pradesh law enforcement is shifting towards more external threats.
- Law enforcement aims to promote drug awareness to safeguard the well-being of young people.
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