The Economic Times

Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka containing narcotic substances

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has vowed to ban pan masala and gutka if found laced with intoxicating substances, warning manufacturers of strict action. Addressing a conclave, he urged students and healthcare professionals to champion a drug-free state, emphasizing the growing threat of addiction among youth. The government is intensifying anti-drug measures, especially in educational institutions, to secure the nation's future.