Vizianagaram police chief warns youth on substance abuse, rash driving

The Superintendent of Police (SP) in Vizianagaram has issued a strong advisory to students in the district, emphasizing the serious threats posed by drug abuse and reckless driving. The warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to address youth-related safety concerns in the region.

The SP highlighted the growing prevalence of substance abuse among students and its correlation with dangerous driving behaviour. Officials stressed that the combination of drug use and operating vehicles creates acute public safety hazards, endangering not only the users but also other road users and pedestrians.

The advisory urges parents, educators, and students themselves to exercise greater vigilance and responsibility. The police department has indicated its commitment to conducting awareness programmes in educational institutions across the district to educate young people about the legal, health, and social consequences of drug consumption and traffic violations.

The initiative reflects broader concerns among law enforcement agencies in Andhra Pradesh about substance abuse trends among students and their link to traffic-related incidents. Officials have appealed to the community to support these preventive measures through active participation and cooperation with local authorities.