Hyderabad, Oct. 17 -- Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha today called on all sections of society to cooperate in eradicating drug addiction from Telangana.

Addressing officials at a review meeting held at the Secretariat, he emphasised that the state's goal of eliminating drug abuse can only be achieved through collective action.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including TANB Director Sandeep Sandilya, Health Secretary Dr Christina Z. Chongtu, Drug Control Authority DG Shanawaz Qasim, Medical Education Director Dr Narendra Kumar, and other key officials.

Sandilya briefed the Minister on current measures, including identifying individuals addicted to drugs, presenting them before magistrates, and transferring the...