Hyderabad: Officials leading the EAGLE anti-drug initiative briefed Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on enforcement and awareness measures aimed at curbing drug abuse across the state.
Sandeep Kumar Shandilya, Director of Narcotics and head of the EAGLE team, along with Vijay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), met the Governor at Lok Bhavan on Friday. During the meeting, they delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the scope of the EAGLE anti-drug initiative.
The presentation focused on strategies designed to combat the growing drug menace. It detailed enforcement actions, awareness campaigns, and coordination between multiple agencies. Officials said these efforts formed the core of the EAGLE anti-drug initiative to address substance abuse.
They also explained steps taken to curb drug trafficking networks operating in and around Telangana. In addition, the officials highlighted measures aimed at preventing the spread of narcotics among young people. According to them, protecting youth remained a key priority under the EAGLE anti-drug.
EAGLE anti-drug initiative focuses on enforcement and awareness
Officials said the programme combined strict enforcement with public outreach. While enforcement targeted supply chains, awareness campaigns aimed to reduce demand. Therefore, the EAGLE anti-drug initiative sought to tackle both aspects of the issue simultaneously.
They noted that inter-agency coordination played a crucial role in improving outcomes. Different departments worked together to track, intercept, and prevent drug-related activities. As a result, authorities aimed to build a sustained response against narcotics.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla was apprised of the ongoing measures and their impact. He reviewed the strategies presented and took note of efforts to strengthen monitoring systems.
M. Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor, was also present during the meeting. Officials said such reviews would help refine and strengthen the EAGLE team brief in the coming months.