EAGLE Initiative Targets Rural Drug Prevention Through Family Vigilance
IGP Ake Ravi Krishna called for stronger parental engagement to shield youth from narcotics during a community event in NTR District. The specialized anti-drug unit is expanding its reach into villages and schools to dismantle smuggling networks.
Active Parenting as a Defense Against Narcotics
Inspector General of Police Ake Ravi Krishna, head of the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), identified parental neglect as a significant factor in youth substance abuse. Speaking at the ‘Palle Batalo EAGLE’ outreach event in Vellaturu village on Sunday, the IGP urged families to monitor their children's activities closely and maintain a supportive domestic environment. He noted that academic and personal futures are being destroyed as students end up in correctional facilities due to involvement in drug consumption and trafficking.
Strategic Enforcement and Community Outreach
The anti-narcotics unit is not merely focusing on enforcement but is actively integrating with local communities. IGP Ravi Krishna, joined by SP K.M. Maheswara Raju and DCP B. Lakshminarayana, invited mothers and village elders to lead a grassroots effort toward a drug-free state. This rural engagement strategy included a joint inquiry by Police, Education, and Revenue officials into local grievances in G. Konduru mandal.
Combatting Smuggling Networks
Operational updates from SP K.M. Maheswara Raju highlighted a multidimensional approach to curbing supply chains:
- Active Inspections: Authorities are conducting targeted raids at railway stations, pharmacies, and areas surrounding academic institutions.
- Institutional Presence: The formation of EAGLE Clubs within schools and colleges aims to build student-led resistance to synthetic drugs and ganja.
- Rehabilitation: The unit has facilitated the transfer of several individuals struggling with addiction to professional de-addiction centers.
- Public Intelligence: Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity or smuggling leads by dialing the dedicated helpline at 1972.
The program concluded with a public demonstration, as local women displayed posters voicing their opposition to the spread of ganja and other illegal substances in NTR District.
Source: The Hindu — Home
