Mysuru, July 19 -- Goonda Act to be invoked against drug peddlers

Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi have announced a comprehensive campaign to make Mysuru city and district drug-free, with random drug-use tests in colleges and hostels and the formation of Anti-Drug Committees in every educational institution.

Addressing a press conference at her office yesterday, Seema Latkar said that the initiative is part of a State-wide anti-narcotics mission aimed at preventing drug abuse among youngsters through awareness, enforcement and community participation.

Under the youth-centric 'Beda Bro' (Say No, Brother) campaign, anti-drug messages will be delivered in simple, relatable lan...