Hyderabad – In a significant development, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand has disclosed that the Telangana State Narcotics Control Bureau (TSNAB) officials have apprehended three Nigerian drug peddlers and a prominent Tollywood film director.
Commissioner Anand utilized social media platform X to share this crucial information, shedding light on recent operations that exposed the dark underbelly of narcotics in the Tollywood film industry.
He stated, “The dark #narcotics underbelly of Tollywood, which has always been a point of discussion, was partly unraveled in a few cases recently. Following leads from prior operations, three Nigerian peddlers, based in Bangalore, were apprehended, along with several high-flying consumers, including a Tollywood film director.”
Authorities have seized a significant cache of narcotics and equipment from the accused, including 8 grams of Cocaine, 50 grams of MDMA, 24 Ecstasy Pills, and 8 cell phones.
Commissioner Anand emphasized the government’s deep concern about the growing drug usage among the youth. He asserted that the TS_NAB would spare no one found indulging in drug-related activities in any form. Safeguarding the younger generation is paramount.
In a separate post, Commissioner Anand shared a video addressing the influence of movies on youth and their perception of drug consumption. He revealed, “For those who might have succumbed to misconceptions about serving an advisory notice to the Baby movie team, we initiated action due to the attention it garnered recently.” The effort aims to sensitize the public about the negative impact of scenes depicting drug consumption by lead characters, as such portrayals can normalize harmful behavior in society and promote a “It’s all right!” attitude. Movies wield immense influence over society, making this a critical issue.
He expressed satisfaction that the Baby movie team received the feedback positively, underscoring the need for filmmakers to strike a balance between creative freedom and social responsibility.
This operation marks a significant step in addressing drug-related challenges within the entertainment industry and underscores authorities’ commitment to safeguarding the younger generation and eradicating drug-related problems in the region.
