100-Day Action Plan Launched to Combat Ganja Drug Issues in Andhra Pradesh
100-day action plan to be implemented to eradicate ganja menace
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A new 100-day action plan has been initiated by the Inspector General of Visakha Range, Gopinath Jatti, to tackle the ganja drug problem in five districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. The plan includes freezing assets worth approximately ₹11.63 crore ($1.4 million USD) linked to 18 accused individuals involved in drug trafficking.
- 01A 100-day action plan has been launched to combat ganja drug issues.
- 02Investigations into financial transactions of those involved in drug cases are underway.
- 03Assets worth approximately ₹11.63 crore ($1.4 million USD) have been frozen.
- 04114 individuals have been targeted under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
- 05129 individuals have been convicted in drug-related cases from June 2024 to April 2026.
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The Inspector General of Visakha Range, Gopinath Jatti, held a review meeting to address the narcotics drug issue, specifically focusing on ganja, in five districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. During the meeting, he announced a 100-day action plan aimed at eradicating the ganja menace. Investigations into the financial dealings of those involved in drug trafficking are being prioritized, leading to the freezing of assets worth approximately ₹11.63 crore ($1.4 million USD) linked to 18 accused individuals in 19 cases. Additionally, proposals under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act have been issued against 114 individuals, with 32 already incarcerated. The police department has successfully convicted 129 individuals in 72 cases between June 2024 and April 2026, showcasing a proactive approach to combating drug-related crimes in the region.
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This action plan aims to significantly reduce drug trafficking and improve community safety in the affected districts.
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