Students should not fall prey to drug networks. They should be careful not to get addicted to drugs out of reasons like curiosity, peer pressure, depression or stress, Inspector-General of Police (North) Sandeep Patil said in Vijayapura on Wednesday.
He was speaking at a Beda Bro anti-drug abuse awareness program organized by the District Police and the SECAB Engineering College.
He clarified that not only the sale of drugs but also their consumption and possession are considered a crime.
“Modern forensic technology tools can detect drug consumption even after many months. Getting involved in a drug case can have adverse effects on future opportunities, including higher education, foreign visas and government jobs,” he said.
He advised students not to ruin their lives for a moment of fun. Youth should focus their energy and talent on education, sports and creative activities and stay away from drugs and lead a healthy life, he said.
“Prevention of drug abuse is the joint responsibility of everyone in society and not just the police. Students, parents, educational institutions and the general public should join hands with the government and enforcement agencies in building a drug-free Karnataka,” he said.
He appealed to students to share information on drugs confidentially through the police app.
Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi said that in the fight against drugs, it is not just enough to stop the supply of drugs. It is also essential to reduce their demand.
“As the demand for drugs increases among the youth, its supply also increases. Therefore, a comprehensive fight to control both supply and demand is necessary to build a drug-free society,” he said.
“Drug menace has spread to several educational institutions. A drug-free society can be built only when students, parents, educational institutions and the police work together,” president of the society Salahuddin Punekar said.
He advised students to attend classes regularly, avoid wandering around unnecessarily at night and devote their time to education, sports and creative activities.
Secretary of the society and member of the Rani Chennamma University Syndicate A.S. Patil said that building a drug-free India is not just the responsibility of the government or the police but a shared responsibility of all sections of society.
“The police are continuously carrying out awareness programs and implementing legal measures to eradicate drug addiction. If educational institutions, parents and the public also join hands, it is possible to build an addiction-free society,” he said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Nagaraj J. gave the introductory remarks. Principal Syed Abbas Ali, ARSI College principal H.K. Yadahalli, Mallikarjuna Metri, Ujama Sattikar, Vidyavathi Bennuramath, U.N. Kuntoji, S.S. Bilagipir and others spoke.
Heads of departments, teachers, students, police officers and others were present.
Published - July 16, 2026 07:33 pm IST