Operation Save Campus Zone Launched Near Schools, Colleges in Eluru and NTR Districts

Swift Summary

• Police conducted ‘Operation Save Campus Zone’ in eluru district on Tuesday to prevent the sale of cigarettes and ganja near schools and colleges.
• Superintendent of Police (SP) K. Prathap Siva Kishore led searches across nuzvid, Polavaram, Eluru, and Jangareddygudem mandals.
• Shops within 100 metres of educational institutions were raided to seize prohibited materials like cigarettes and sedatives.
• In Vijayawada under the NTR Commissionerate, raids led by Commissioner S.V. Raja Sekhara Babu targeted shops selling gutkha, cigarettes, and other sedatives near schools/colleges.
• Police officials warned stern action against those selling prohibited substances to students.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The crackdown under ‘Operation Save Campus Zone’ demonstrates an active effort by authorities to protect young individuals from exposure to harmful substances in vulnerable zones surrounding educational institutions. The focus on enforcing restrictions within 100 meters of educational facilities aligns with legal prohibitions aimed at safeguarding children’s health. Coordinated efforts across districts suggest a structured approach that may set a precedent for similar actions in other regions.

The campaign highlights both proactive governance measures against substance abuse among students as well as the challenge posed by availability through local vendors near campuses. Its long-term success woudl largely depend on sustained enforcement alongside community awareness programs promoting healthy lifestyle practices for youth.

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