Udupi Police Report 193 Drug Incidents via QR‑Code System

Udupi Police Superintendent Hariram Shankar announced today that 193 separate drug-related incidents have been reported through a new QR‑code based reporting system, designed to facilitate quick and anonymous community input.

The QR‑code initiative, launched last month, allows residents and shopkeepers to scan codes placed at strategic points such as pharmacies, markets and traffic junctions to log suspicious drug distribution activities. Initial data suggest a significant uptick in grassroots reporting, reflecting increased public cooperation and confidence in law‑enforcement channels.

According to Superintendent Shankar, these reports have already helped the police identify and arrest key offenders, leading to the seizure of large quantities of illicit narcotics. The initiative is part of a district‑wide campaign to strengthen drug control laws and safeguard public health. Impact: Increased community participation has transformed drug‑crime monitoring and underscores the effectiveness of technology‑driven policing. Source: Google News – Udupi.