Senior police official calls for coordinated efforts to make the district drug-free

Key Points

1. Additional Superintendent of Police Nagesh chaired the NCORD Committee meeting in Mysuru on November 28.
2. The meeting focused on curbing the supply and consumption of narcotic drugs in the district.
3. Awareness programs are to be conducted in colleges and hostels regarding the dangers of drug abuse.
4. CCTV cameras are recommended for installation around college premises and hostels.
5. Surprise inspections are to be carried out at medical stores, prisons, and sub-jails in Mysuru district.
6. Forest and Agriculture Departments are tasked with identifying ganja cultivation in forest fringes.
7. The GST Department is to monitor parcel consignments for drug trafficking.