In an effort to effectively curb the drug menace, the North-East Division police have decided to set up Anti-Drug Committees in every educational institution, headed by the principal with a senior teacher as nodal officer, and comprising students, police personnel, excise officials, NGO representatives and a doctor.

The decision was taken at a meeting held by Mithun Kumar G.K., Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), north east division at Kuvempu Auditorium, GKVK College campus on Sunday.