The Union Home Minister announced a dedicated toll-free helpline to report drug sales and urged public participation to combat narcotics.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a campaign to make Gujarat drug-free by December 31, 2028, and the rest of India by December 31, 2029, according to The Times of India. Speaking in Ahmedabad on Monday, Shah stated that the fight against narcotics is a national security priority because proceeds from drug sales are used to fund terrorism.
Shah said a dedicated toll-free helpline, 1033, will become operational in Gujarat from December 1 to report drug sales. He assured citizens that their identities would remain confidential and noted that a mechanism is in place to ensure complaints are acted upon within three hours.
The Home Minister urged parents, teachers, and citizens to participate in the effort. He noted that drug abuse harms the younger generation by affecting their cognitive abilities and urged families to seek medical help for addiction without embarrassment.
During the event, Shah also inaugurated a 4.03-km elevated corridor in Ahmedabad. He launched and laid foundation stones for various development projects worth between Rs 1,024 crore and Rs 1,400 crore, including housing units and water treatment facilities.
The announcements follow a high-level meeting held on November 7 to review law and order, narcotics control, and public safety in Gujarat.
