Tamil NaduWednesday, 22 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai police commissioner launches anti-drug pledge drive for 6,000 students in 2026 awareness camp
At a July 2026 awareness camp in Chennai, Commissioner A. Amalraj launched a new anti-drug logo and led 6,000 school and college students in an anti-drug pledge.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj launched a new anti-drug logo at Dr. Ambedkar Arts College, Vyasarpadi, and led about 6,000 school and college students in an anti-drug pledge.
Key specifics
- The awareness camp was held at Dr. Ambedkar Arts College in Vyasarpadi, Chennai.
- The slogan used in the programme was “Choose life, say no to drugs.”
- Amalraj said cyber fraud victims in Tamil Nadu lose about ₹13 crore to ₹15 crore every day.
- The new logo carried the message “I am against drugs.”
- Additional Commissioner Kapil Kumar C. Sarathkar and college principal K. Sivakumari also took part in the event.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu police initiatives, social awareness, cyber crime figures; key facts: July 2026, Chennai, A. Amalraj, 6,000 students, ₹13–15 crore daily cyber losses. TNPSC one-liner: Which Chennai event in 2026 combined anti-drug pledge, a new logo, and student participation?