Overview
- Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar unveiled the directive after a high-level meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills, setting the goal of zero drug cases during the festivities.
- A multi-layered operation will involve the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing, the Task Force, the Special Branch and local units.
- Special surveillance teams are already posted at pubs, hotels, restaurants and event venues with instructions to watch individuals involved in drug cases over the past two years.
- Senior officers are compiling lists of known peddlers and consumers, and police will track people entering the city for celebrations.
- Check-posts and barricades will be reinforced at Maitrivanam, Necklace Road, Tank Bund and KBR Park, and violations could lead to licence cancellation.