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Chandrababu Naidu orders intensified crackdown on ganja trafficking in Andhra Pradesh

N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards ganja trafficking and drug abuse in a recent meeting with Brahma Kumaris. This announcement coincided with his inauguration of a ₹1.70 crore CT scan center in Kuppam, aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the area.

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Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Chandrababu Naidu orders intensified crackdown on ganja trafficking in Andhra Pradesh

Key Takeaways

  • Naidu emphasized a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, stating, 'Narcotics have come to threaten society,' during a meeting with the Brahma Kumaris.
  • The new CT scan center in Kuppam was established at a cost of ₹1.70 crore to enhance diagnostic services.
  • Over 45,000 dialysis sessions have been completed at the new center, treating around 45 patients daily.
  • Naidu proposed a unified digital health platform to integrate medical records from both government and private hospitals.
  • Nearly 500 patients are still awaiting treatment at the dialysis center, highlighting the urgent need for facility expansion.

N. Chandrababu Naidu,Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh,called on law enforcement to ramp up efforts against drug trafficking. He met with a spiritual group,underscoring urgent need for rigorous action against narcotics,which he labeled major threat to society.

Naidu told top police to strengthen operations,target trafficking rings, and enforce strict penalties. Anxiety is high over drug misuse's impact on community.

Naidu also launched a cutting-edge CT scan facility at Kuppam Government Area Hospital,part of Swarna Kuppam Vision-2029 . Facility cost ₹1.70 crore,funded by Corporate Social Responsibility contributions from Airports Authority of India. He said timely diagnosis of neurological,chest, and abdominal issues would greatly help locals.

A new dialysis unit opened too,officials said. It's conducted over 45,000 dialysis sessions,helping 233 patients and treating about 45 daily in three shifts. But nearly 500 patients still await treatment . Naidu urged expansion to meet demand.

Later, Chief Minister reviewed Sanjeevani Digital Health Initiative,pushing preventive medicine as key to healthcare. He proposed a digital platform merging public and private medical records,so every citizen has one health record. Naidu also looked at advanced tech like QR code emergency health cards and portable AI blood testers for early disease detection…

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