Property Worth Rs. 9.59 Crore Seized
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 18 –
Haryana has intensified its campaign against drug abuse through effective law enforcement, comprehensive awareness campaigns, and continuous public support for de-addiction initiatives.
After participating in the 7th high-level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah via video conference, CS TVSN Prasad stated that from January 2023 to March 2024, as many as 2,405 NDPS cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 3,562 individuals.
Additionally, 24 preventive detention orders were issued under the PIT-NDPS Act, and property worth Rs. 9.59 crore was seized. The anti-drug campaign was also conducted in 10 vulnerable districts, and 35 narco dog checks were carried out at inter-state and inter-district borders to curb drug trafficking, he added.
Prasad shared that 96 awareness activities were conducted across 91 villages and 27 wards from January 2023 to March 2024, with 38,973 participants. To strengthen de-addiction efforts in prisons, de-addiction centres have been established in 15 jails.
The State has taken a significant step in combating addiction at the grassroots level through the Prahari initiative. At the village and ward levels, a total of 7,523 addicts have been identified and encouraged to seek de-addiction. The HSNCB, dedicated to addressing substance abuse issues, has provided professional help to 550 individuals, supporting them in their journey towards a drug-free life.