Riders from Five States and Union Territories to Reach Gujarat for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
HYDERABAD: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand on Saturday flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally against drug abuse at the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
The rally aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of narcotic drugs, protect young people from substance abuse and promote the vision of a drug-free India. It is being organised in connection with the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) serving as the nodal agency.
Riders from Five States and Union Territories Participate
Motorcycle riders from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands began their journey from Hyderabad towards Kevadia, Gujarat.
The participants are scheduled to reach Kevadia by October 30 and take part in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on October 31, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
DGP Calls for Strict Action Against Drugs
Addressing the participants, DGP C.V. Anand stressed the need for stringent action against drug trafficking and consumption. He expressed concern over the impact of drug abuse on young people and highlighted the efforts of the Central and State governments to combat the menace.
He said the Telangana Police, in coordination with the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau’s EAGLE Force, was taking measures to prevent drug trafficking and consumption. The State government established the EAGLE Force to strengthen enforcement against narcotics-related activities.
Anand also emphasised that India’s diverse languages, cultures and traditions are united by a common national identity. He urged the rally participants to promote national unity, spread awareness about drug abuse and follow traffic regulations throughout their journey.
Officials Attend Flag-Off Ceremony
EAGLE Force Director Sandeep Shandilya, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officer Vikram, Narcotics Control Bureau Assistant Director Vishal, police personnel, NCC students and media representatives attended the event.
The rally seeks to combine the message of national integration with a public awareness campaign encouraging citizens to work towards a drug-free society.
Source: Information provided in the press release.
