CPI leader urges govt. to protect public from ‘drug mafia’ - The HinduPublished - April 30, 2026 11:51 pm IST - VIJAYAWADAAIYF activists staging a protest against the ‘drug mafia’ operating in the State outside the office of the Drugs Control Administration in Vijayawada on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GiriCPI State secretary G. Eswaraiah said that the State government has a responsibility to protect the health of the people from the unchecked and alleged medical and drug mafia operating in the StateParticipating in a protest organised on the new Government General Hospital (GGH) premises in Vijayawada on Thursday in response to the call given by the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) State committee, Mr. Eswaraiah said the medical mafia in the State is playing with people’s lives.Published - April 30, 2026 11:51 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }