IPS Pooja Awana is a 2012 Batch Officer of Rajasthan cadre and is currently posted as  Superintendent of Police in Phalodi, Rajasthan. Known for her fearless leadership and commitment,Her Vision for the district focuses on a strong crackdown on narcotics smuggling and the arrest of those involved.

“Our major focus right now is on narcotics smuggling ,ensuring more arrests, and further taking stringent action” she states.

Phalodi’s strategic location makes it a key transit point for drug supply chains operating towards Punjab. "There is both high consumption and an active supply chain in this region," she explains.

"With continuous monitoring, patrolling, and coordinated efforts, we have seized large quantities of narcotics and apprehended key traffickers," she adds.

Under Awana’s leadership, more than 127 criminals involved in drug smuggling have been arrested and a total of over 3,444 kg of narcotics like Opium, Smack, MD have been seized.

Beyond enforcement, efforts are also being made to guide youth  in the right direction, away from drug abuse. For which Counselling and awareness sessions are being organized in schools. “We are trying to educate the youth so they don’t get into drug addiction and all,” she said.