Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday reviewed the details on the contentious Drugs case along with the senior officials. The meeting reviewed the proceedings of the case and the next steps to be taken in the drug racket exposed in Hyderabad. Key people have been identified in the case. The details of the peddlers and that of the drug addicts has been established.
KCR said that individuals of the Telugu film industry were found using narcotics. Cases will be filed against celebrities who are involved in selling and supplying of drugs. He said that it is unfair to say that the government has targeted the film industry. It was reported that 12 people from the film fraternity were allegedly using narcotics.
All the individual consuming drugs will be treated as victims irrespective of the fields they are associated. KCR clarified that only the traders and suppliers will be treated as criminals. Using drugs is not a criminal offence, but narcotic business is a crime. He made it clear that the criminals would be punished and the victims will not be shamed.
CM KCR has announced Rs 1 lakh reward for anyone who provides information on Drugs and Gudumba in the state. He said the use of drugs in Telangana is not high. He said that a deep investigation is being undertaken to eradicate the menace in its initial stage. He said that the government will ensure to foil any attempt to supply drugs in the state.
