Hyderabad Police Raid 558 Shops Near Schools in Massive Anti-Tobacco Drive Hyderabad City Police conducted a large-scale enforcement operation on Saturday, raiding 558 shops located near schools and colleges across the city as part of a citywide crackdown named Operation Safe School. The initiative, led by Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, aimed to curb the sale of tobacco products near educational institutions and prevent students from early exposure to addictive substances. Nearly 5,000 police personnel, including teams from the Task Force, Special Units, H-New Wing, Reserve Police, and Law & Order divisions, participated in the coordinated inspections across all commissionerate zones. The operation was launched to address concerns about the accessibility of cigarettes, gutka, and other tobacco products to students, which officials warned could lead to nicotine addiction and subsequently increase the risk of alcohol and narcotic drug use among teenagers. Studies cited by the police highlighted the correlation between early exposure to tobacco and long-term health, educational, and behavioral issues. Commissioner Sajjanar emphasized that unchecked addiction could also contribute to juvenile crime, underscoring the necessity of early intervention. During the raids, cases were booked against shop owners found violating the law. Sajjanar personally oversaw the operation, inspecting shops in areas such as Chirag Ali Lane, Red Hill, Mehdipatnam, Mallepally Priya Talkies Junction, and Goshamahal. He directed officers to enforce strict legal action against those selling tobacco products near schools, warning that such activities would result in severe consequences.#v_c_sajjanar #operation_safe_school #hyderabad_city_police #h_new_division #mj_bridge
Hyderabad Police Prohibit Throwing Colours on Unwilling Persons During Holi Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar issued a directive on Monday emphasizing strict enforcement against individuals who throw coloured substances at unwilling people during Holi celebrations. The notification explicitly bans the act of spraying coloured water or other coloured materials on public roads, public places, pedestrians, or vehicles, as well as smearing unwilling individuals with colour. The commissioner urged citizens to observe the festival in a peaceful manner, stressing that any actions causing inconvenience to others would face severe consequences. He highlighted the need for vigilance during the ongoing month of Ramadan, instructing police to avoid disturbing Muslim prayers. Officers were directed to collaborate with Peace Committees and increase security in sensitive areas to ensure harmony. Visible Policing was prioritized to prevent any untoward incidents, with Blue Colts and patrolling staff required to maintain constant vigilance across the city. The commissioner clarified that forcibly applying colours to unwilling individuals would not be tolerated, reiterating warnings against throwing colours into public spaces or onto vehicles. Special emphasis was placed on monitoring indecent behavior towards women, with SHE Teams deployed to address such incidents. Citizens were advised to use natural colours instead of chemical ones and were reminded that DJs are not permitted during celebrations. To curb disturbances, the police warned that vehicles carrying youths roaming in groups on roads would be seized. Additionally, liquor shops, toddy compounds, bars, and restaurants within Hyderabad Commissionerate limits were restricted from operating between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday.#holi #ramadan #hyderabad_police #v_c_sajjanar #she_teams
