The Hindu·3 min read·medium
21 tonnes of gutkha incinerated marking ‘drug-free TN’ campaign in Krishangiri
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The Hindu Bureau
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Tamil Nadu has launched a 'Drug-Free' campaign, marked by the public incineration of 21 tonnes of seized gutkha in Krishnagiri. The initiative includes increased surveillance at state borders, strict penalties for tobacco sales near schools, and a new mobile app for public reporting.
As many as 21 tonnes of gutkha were incinerated, led by Krishnagiri Collector C. Dinesh Kumar, marking the start of the drug-Free Tamil Nadu campaign launched by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (August 11, 2026).
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