"We will take action even if it involves traveling outside the state," HM Parameshwara said.
Addressing the media in Hubballi, SM Parameshwara explained that the state government has launched a special campaign under the slogan 'Karnataka Against Drugs' to combat the drug menace.
“We started this campaign, destroyed drugs worth billions of rupees and filed cases against thousands of people. Officers have even shot drug dealers in the leg for their involvement in drug trafficking,” he stated.
He mentioned that drug trafficking is also being monitored in north Karnataka.
“I get daily updates about the district headquarters. The drug menace has decreased compared to before and strict measures are being taken,” she added.
Explaining why hundreds of drug users have been arrested instead of just the hawkers, HM Parameshwara said: “It is common sense that by arresting the users, we will eventually reach the hawkers. About 200 people were arrested and 80 percent of them tested positive for drugs.”
HM Parameshwara informed that the drug problem has decreased in Karnataka and added that senior officials have been directed to visit schools and colleges to create awareness.
Additionally, last year 150 foreigners were deported in connection with drug trafficking.
Recently, in Bengaluru, a Nigerian national was arrested and four kilograms of MDMA worth Rs 4 million was seized. "He was a traveling salesman," confirmed the SM.
HM Parameshwara also mentioned that the number of cyber police stations has increased from two to 43 as cyber crime has increased in the country and around the world.
“People can file their complaints there. It is reassuring to know that cases are being solved and those involved in cybercrimes are being caught. Hundreds of millions of rupees have been recovered, accounts frozen and money prevented from being siphoned off. We are also arresting those who post communal content and cause unrest,” HM Parameshwara said.
“There was a bomb blast threat in 35 schools in Bengaluru, which came from abroad and could not be traced. The threat email was later sent to more than 50 schools in New Delhi and also reached schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Germany.
“How do we track such threats? We will maintain constant surveillance,” he concluded.
Addressing the media in Hubballi, SM Parameshwara explained that the state government has launched a special campaign under the slogan 'Karnataka Against Drugs' to combat the drug menace.
“We started this campaign, destroyed drugs worth billions of rupees and filed cases against thousands of people. Officers have even shot drug dealers in the leg for their involvement in drug trafficking,” he stated.
He mentioned that drug trafficking is also being monitored in north Karnataka.
“I get daily updates about the district headquarters. The drug menace has decreased compared to before and strict measures are being taken,” she added.
Explaining why hundreds of drug users have been arrested instead of just the hawkers, HM Parameshwara said: “It is common sense that by arresting the users, we will eventually reach the hawkers. About 200 people were arrested and 80 percent of them tested positive for drugs.”
HM Parameshwara informed that the drug problem has decreased in Karnataka and added that senior officials have been directed to visit schools and colleges to create awareness.
Additionally, last year 150 foreigners were deported in connection with drug trafficking.
Recently, in Bengaluru, a Nigerian national was arrested and four kilograms of MDMA worth Rs 4 million was seized. "He was a traveling salesman," confirmed the SM.
HM Parameshwara also mentioned that the number of cyber police stations has increased from two to 43 as cyber crime has increased in the country and around the world.
“People can file their complaints there. It is reassuring to know that cases are being solved and those involved in cybercrimes are being caught. Hundreds of millions of rupees have been recovered, accounts frozen and money prevented from being siphoned off. We are also arresting those who post communal content and cause unrest,” HM Parameshwara said.
“There was a bomb blast threat in 35 schools in Bengaluru, which came from abroad and could not be traced. The threat email was later sent to more than 50 schools in New Delhi and also reached schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Germany.
“How do we track such threats? We will maintain constant surveillance,” he concluded.
