Andhra Pradesh DGP Dwaraka Tirumala Rao Plans Anti-Narcotic Task Force
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 28: Andhra Pradesh’s Director General of Police, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, announced on Wednesday that the state government is considering forming an anti-narcotic task force to effectively control the drug problem.
“The state government is very determined to control this drug menace. So the state government has formed a cabinet subcommittee with five cabinet ministers to study the ganja problem and to come up with a solution to control it,” Rao told reporters.
“One of the things that is talked about and thought about is to form an anti-narcotic task force. We already have posted an officer, an IG rank officer, to handle this issue. He will take all steps to form this ANTF,” he added.
The DGP mentioned that the police are also considering a toll-free number, 1972, which will be available to everyone and will be activated in the next few days.
“The focus is on 2-3 important issues. One is the narcotics ganja, which is very prevalent in Visakhapatnam and nearby areas. The second is cybercrime, which is also a thrust area for the government of Andhra Pradesh,” he said.
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Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture, history, and beautiful landscapes.
DGP -: DGP stands for Director General of Police. This is the highest-ranking police officer in a state in India.
Dwaraka Tirumala Rao -: Dwaraka Tirumala Rao is the name of the current Director General of Police in Andhra Pradesh. He is responsible for overseeing the police force in the state.
Anti-Narcotic Task Force -: An Anti-Narcotic Task Force is a special group of police officers who focus on stopping the illegal use and sale of drugs.
Cabinet subcommittee -: A cabinet subcommittee is a small group of government officials who study specific issues and suggest solutions. In this case, they are looking at the drug problem.
IG rank officer -: An IG rank officer is a high-ranking police officer, known as Inspector General. This officer will lead the new task force.
Toll-free number -: A toll-free number is a phone number that people can call for free. The number 1972 will be used for the public to report drug-related issues.
Cybercrime -: Cybercrime refers to illegal activities done using computers or the internet. The police are also focusing on stopping these crimes.
