Telangana DGP CV Anand launches national motorcycle rally against drugs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police CV Anand launched a national anti-drug motorcycle rally in Hyderabad on Saturday. Eagle Force organised the rally as part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 to raise awareness about drug abuse and strengthen efforts to eliminate narcotics. Speaking at the event, Anand said authorities had taken several measures to curb drug trafficking. He also stressed that the police were pursuing a strict approach against narcotics.
The DGP said the Central government had set December 31, 2029, as the target for making India drug-free. Accordingly, authorities planned various programmes and strategies to achieve that goal. He warned that narcotics posed serious health risks and continued to spread across the country. Therefore, he called for greater public awareness and stronger anti-drug efforts.
Anand said the motorcycle rally had begun in different states five to six days earlier. Participants from five states had joined the campaign. After five days on the road, the rally reached Hyderabad on Saturday. Meanwhile, seven riders from Telangana were preparing to join the procession.
Anti-drug motorcycle rally to reach Kevadia on October 30
According to Anand, the rally was scheduled to reach Kevadia in Gujarat on October 30. Participants would then attend celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The programme formed part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which promotes national unity.
The DGP said India had many cultures and traditions. However, the rally also aimed to reinforce the shared identity of all Indians. Organisers conducted the campaign under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat” theme. Through this initiative, they sought to link national unity with efforts to prevent drug abuse.
Meanwhile, Eagle Force officials were focusing on educating young people and students about the harmful effects of drugs. As part of the wider campaign, officials were conducting awareness programmes in educational institutions. These sessions aimed to explain the risks of narcotics and discourage drug use.
In a related initiative, authorities held an anti-drug awareness programme at the University of Hyderabad in Gachibowli. DGP CV Anand attended as the chief guest at the Integrated Command Control Centre in Hyderabad. He formally launched the national motorcycle rally there. Following the launch, Telangana riders were set to join the campaign as it continued towards Kevadia for the October 30 celebrations.