Ahmedabad, Nov. 9 -- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday urged citizens to work together to make Gujarat a drug-free state by December 2028, stressing that the government has adopted a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to completely eradicate the drug menace threatening the future of young people.

Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad, Shah announced that a toll-free helpline and control room at 1033 would become operational from December 1, 2026.

He called upon citizens, parents and teachers to report any instances of drug sale or consumption in their surroundings by calling 1033 after December 1, 2026. He said this would help authorities take strict action against those involved and bring them to justice.

Ahead of the festive...