Hyderabad, March 31 Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy launched the AI-enabled website of the state's anti-narcotics EAGLE Force on Tuesday.
The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening transparency, public participation, and digital outreach in the state's fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, an official release said.
Citizens were encouraged to utilize the platform for both seeking help and sharing information that can aid in curbing the drug menace in society.
"It is the first instance in India where a police initiative provides parents, educators, and individuals with AI-based diagnostic tools for risk evaluation. These AI services are available in English, Telugu, Hindi and Urdu," it said.
The "SAHAY AI", an AI-powered companion/chatbot by the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement Force, helps users to ask drug-related queries, while the "SHEILD AI", the AI-powered assessment tool for drug users, is designed to help them understand personal risk factors related to substance use and provide personalized guidance.
The "MITRA TG", is the AI screening tool for parents and teachers to detect early teen substance use, the release said.
The platform aims to strengthen coordination between law enforcement agencies and the public by encouraging community involvement in building a drug-free Telangana.
The website leverages advanced features to assist users in filing complaints related to drug trafficking and abuse in a secure and user-friendly manner, ensuring anonymity and accessing verified information on drug rehabilitation centers across the region, besides receiving guidance and support resources for de-addiction and recovery.
The complaint module ensures confidentiality and allows citizens to report drug-related crimes quickly, enabling law enforcement agencies to respond promptly and effectively.
This initiative aims to enhance public participation in combating drug abuse, improve accessibility to rehabilitation services, and strengthen the overall enforcement mechanism through technology-driven solutions, the release said.
Citizens were encouraged to visit the website https://eagleforce.tspolice.gov.in/ and actively participate in anti-drug initiatives to support the vision of a Drug-Free Telangana, the release added.
Citizens of Telangana can contribute to "Nasha Mukt" Telangana by sending information on drug abuse, awareness through sketches, artwork, posters, skit videos, short films, songs, it said, adding that facility is also provided to vulnerable educational institutes to book a free awareness session.