Officials have so far detained ten accused in the drug racket case of Hyderabad and sent notices to 26 schools and 27 colleges. Telangana Government has allegedly decided to transfer the case to CID from the Excise Enforcement department. Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari said that the state government would de-recognise schools if the management is found having nexus with drugs mafia. Politicians and school managements are angry with the officials for exposing the names of some educational institutions. Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao is said to have taken a serious note of this indignation. A toll-free number 1800-425-2523 to convey information related to drugs supply was launched. Parents have been contacting this number with various questions.
School managements on the other hand are taking measures from their end. An international school management in the financial district of Cyberabad has reportedly held a blood test drive on Thursday for students studying in their school. Parents of students studying in various schools in the city are reportedly taking their kids to nearby hospitals to get the tests done. In the preliminary inquiry schools near Madhapur, Jubliee Hills and Banjara noted that the peddlers were found at the parking spots and some shops close to the schools. Another school management in Kondapur conduct counseling for parents and students. They are also running special classes for the students describing the shortcomings of drugs.
The second and third year students of women’s college in Somajiguda and Begumpet are said to be influenced by drugs. The colleges are not only examining the undergraduates but also are sending notices to the parents of the students who are irregular to classes.
Some parents are giving counseling to their children while others are taking their children to psychiatrists for counselling. Parents who are calling the toll-free number reportedly wanted to know if their kid’s name will be revealed. Officials said names of students or user will not be revealed nor cases would be registered against them.
After the Enforcement Directorate has announced the list of schools, parents are thronging to their kids’ school to find out more information. Some parents have even requested transfer certificate. Managements are convincing parents to avoid taking extreme steps.
Meanwhile State Human Rights Commission, based on a petition filed by Balala Hakkula Sangham, directed principal secretaries of state for medical, health and family welfare department and school education to submit a detailed report on the matter by Sept 18.
Officials and politicians have been advising parents to avoid giving credit cards, bikes and smart phones to children. On the other hand, politicians are reportedly enraged over Enforcement Director Akun Sabarwal for exposing the drug racket without informing the Ministry of education and sending notices to the schools. Srihari said that investigating agencies and media must exhibit restraint on this issue, and that they should avoid triggering panic among parents.
