Guntur police launch anti-drug awareness ad film - The HinduPublished - August 25, 2026 11:14 pm IST - GUNTURRajya Sabha member Bhashyam Ramakrishna, Guntur Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal and others watching a preview of a two-minute awareness advertisement, “Drugs Vaddu Bidda – A Battle Against Drugs,” in Guntur on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: T. Vijaya KumarThe Guntur police on Tuesday launched a preview of a two-minute awareness advertisement, “Drugs Vaddu Bidda – A Battle Against Drugs”, at Maitri Cinema Complex in Nagarampalem.Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Ramakrishna and Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal switched on the film, which seeks to create awareness among students and youth about the dangers of drug abuse and encourages parents to monitor their children’s behaviour, habits and friendships.The advertisement was produced with the encouragement of Mr. Jindal and directed by Dileep Raja. Senior actor Narasimharaju and other artistes participated in the film. Mr. Raja thanked the SP for supporting the initiative, while Mr. Narasimharaju said he was happy to contribute to the campaign.Mr. Ramakrishna appreciated Mr. Jindal’s efforts to protect the youth and curb drug abuse. The SP said the advertisement would be screened in cinemas and promoted through social media after obtaining the necessary permissions.Mr. Jindal said the police were intensifying action against the trafficking, sale and consumption of ganja. About 450 persons had been arrested and 141 kg of ganja, four kg of liquid ganja and 5.783 units of MDMA seized, he said.He said more than 70,000 college students had been sensitised against drug abuse through the Sankalpam-325 programme and urged parents, teachers, students and citizens to join the campaign.Published - August 25, 2026 11:14 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 }