Hyderabad, 22 September
Telangana Police Gets National Recognition for Anti-Drug Efforts
Telangana Police has received national recognition for its efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse, scoring 80 per cent across seven parameters prescribed by the Centre.
Telangana Elite Action Group of Drug Enforcement (EAGLE) Director Sandeep Shandilya received the award from Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a national conference held in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 22. Telangana Police Gets National Recognition for Anti-Drug Efforts.
The recognition was based on the state’s performance across seven key areas related to anti-drug enforcement and prevention.
Seven parameters for evaluation
The parameters used to assess the performance included:
- Intelligence operations
- Control of precursors and synthetic drugs
- Prosecution
- Demand and harm reduction
- Coordination and capacity building
- Research and analysis
- Administration and logistics
The two-day National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force Heads brought together senior police officers from across the country.
The conference focused on strategies to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse, along with strengthening coordination and information sharing between different enforcement agencies.
DGP congratulates Telangana Police
Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand congratulated the police force on the recognition.
He said the department would continue to strengthen its enforcement and preventive mechanisms to address drug-related offences and substance abuse in the state.
The conference also provided an opportunity for anti-narcotics officials to discuss challenges related to drug trafficking and explore ways to improve inter-agency cooperation.