Random drug tests conducted across Mangaluru campuses: 20 students test positive in first phase

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Dec 10: The first phase of the awareness and drug-testing drive conducted by the Mangaluru city police commissionerate across school and college campuses has been completed. Random checks were carried out in 77 institutions, during which 20 students tested positive for drug consumption.

After taking charge as Mangaluru city police commissioner, Sudhir Kumar Reddy launched a strong crackdown on drug peddling and consumption, especially in college campuses where the issue is reportedly on the rise. Despite objections raised by the management of some colleges, the commissioner directed officials to proceed with random drug tests without compromise.

From June 1 to November 30, random drug-testing was conducted in college campuses. In the Mang