Collector calls for coordinated efforts among departments to make Kurnool drug-free

The Kurnool district administration has intensified its fight against drug trafficking and consumption, with Collector A. Siri directing officials to take strict action against those involved in the illegal trade.

At a Narcotics Coordination Centre meeting held at the Collectorate on Wednesday, the Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikrant Patil called for coordinated efforts by the police, education, excise, medical and welfare departments to make the district drug-free.

The Collector urged Education Department officials to conduct awareness programmes in all government and private schools, junior colleges and higher educational institutions. Students identified as drug users should be given confidential counselling and rehabilitation support. Officials were also told to identify school dropouts and prevent them from falling into drug abuse.

Meanwhile, the administration has identified 30 dark spots in Kurnool city for the installation of streetlights and CCTV cameras. Joharapuram Road, Fish Area and Bangarupeta have been identified as sensitive locations requiring special surveillance.

The SP said that police had conducted nine cordon and search operations and surprise checks under Operation Trishul. Three drug-related cases were registered this month. Police seized 1.5 kg of ganja in Taluka limits, 20 grams of MDMA in Veldurthi, and another 1.5 kg of ganja during an excise operation.

Published - November 11, 2026 08:51 pm IST