Published - January 21, 2026 07:48 am IST - HYDERABAD The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) on Tuesday conducted a counselling and awareness programme for drug consumers and their families, underlining the police’s focus on rehabilitation and behavioural change rather than punishment. The session, held at the Old Commissioner of Police office in Basheerbagh, was organised in connection with a case registered at Langar Houz police station under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. H-NEW officials said more than 100 drug consumers were identified in the case, of whom 40 attended the programme along with their parents and relatives.
