Palakurthi police in Jangaon district detained two youths who were caught consuming ganja in Palakurthi mandal.[1] The two were identified as Sohail of Valmidi village and Kaushik of Palakurthi.[1] Police gave both youths ganja confirmation tests, and both results were positive.[1] After the positive results, police produced the pair before a magistrate and shifted them to the Jangaon de-addiction centre for 15 days.[1] Palakurthi Sub-Inspector Srujan Kumar disclosed the detention and the magistrate’s direction.[1]

Srujan Kumar warned young people to stay away from bad habits and unlawful activities.[1] He urged anyone with a ganja habit to give it up immediately.[1] He made clear that strict action would follow any violation of the rules.[1] He said members of the public could report anyone selling or consuming intoxicants to local police directly or by phone, with informants’ identities kept fully confidential.[1]