- Indore Police Sets Two World Records in Drug Awareness Campaign Recognized by World Book of Records
Indore, Madhya Pradesh | India
The Indore Police Commissionerate has achieved global recognition by setting two world records during its powerful anti-drug campaign “Say No to Drugs – नशे से दूरी है ज़रूरी,” under the inspiring leadership of Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh, IPS.
On 25 July 2025, Indore witnessed the formation of the Longest Human Chain for drug awareness, with 7,100 individuals joining hands from Bhawarkua to Palasia, covering a distance of 3.73 miles. The symbolic act aimed to send a powerful message against drug abuse across the state and beyond.
Continuing its innovative approach, on 28 July 2025, the Indore Police made history again by organizing an E-Shapath (Online Oath) where a staggering 85,003 participants joined via the Zoom platform within just 10 minutes, pledging to stay away from drugs. This marks a record for the highest number of individuals taking an oath online for a single cause.
These exceptional initiatives have been officially recognized by World Book of Records (WBR), London. In a special felicitation ceremony, WBR CEO Adv. Santosh Shukla presented certificates and medals to the officers and institutions behind the campaign. Honoured officials included Additional Police Commissioners Amit Singh and Manoj Srivastava, and DCPs Manoj Kumar Meena, Hansraj Singh, Rishikesh Meena, Prakash Parihar, Rajesh Kumar Tripathi, and Arvind Tiwari. All ACPs and SHOs involved were also recognized.
The campaign was effectively coordinated by Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya, with heartfelt congratulations extended by DGP Kailash Makwana and ADGP (Narcotics) K. P. Venkateshwar Rao, IPS, who lauded the campaign as a landmark effort in preventive policing.
These achievements by the Indore Police reflect a growing movement across Madhya Pradesh towards a drug-free future setting a new standard for community engagement and law enforcement collaboration.
