EAGLE police raid shops near schools in Vijayawada, Vissannapet; seven shop owners booked
The raids under ‘Operation Safe Campus Zone’ target the sale of cigarettes and gutka near schools and colleges
- ✓The raids under ‘Operation Safe Campus Zone’ target the sale of cigarettes and gutka near schools and colleges
- ✓Cases have been registered against seven shop owners for violating the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, Reserve Inspector D.
- ✓The COTPA prohibits the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to anyone under 18 years of age and within 100 yards of any educational institution.
The raids under ‘Operation Safe Campus Zone’ target the sale of cigarettes and gutka near schools and colleges
According to the formal briefing communicated by The Hindu National, this announcement has been instituted to ensure enhanced transparency, efficiency, and public accessibility across civic and administrative operations. The issuing authority has instructed all affiliated directorates and nodal offices to adhere strictly to the notified procedural roadmap.
This policy and administrative communique directly impacts citizens and aspirants navigating education, public sector career pathways, and institutional programs. Comprehensive guidelines, eligibility caveats, and official procedural calendars are being disseminated through verified channels. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to rely on verified government communiques to avoid misinformation.
- •Aspirants and citizens are advised to monitor official notices and circulars issued by The Hindu National.
- •Verify all prescribed eligibility criteria, cutoff dates, and authenticated document requirements prior to formal submissions.
- •Track connected examination timetables, vacancy advisories, and administrative gazettes on SuchnaSetu.
| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 13 November 2026 |