Haryana's Intensified Battle Against Drug Menace Yields Over 3,500 Arrests

Haryana registered over 2,400 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act from January 2023 to March 2024, resulting in 3,562 arrests. The state's comprehensive anti-drug campaign includes law enforcement, awareness initiatives, and de-addiction support, drastically curbing drug trafficking and abuse.

Over 2,400 cases were registered in Haryana under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act between January 2023 and March 2024, leading to the arrest of 3,562 individuals, Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad announced on Thursday.

Prasad highlighted that the state has intensified its efforts against drug abuse through rigorous law enforcement, widespread awareness campaigns, and ongoing public support for de-addiction initiatives.

The Chief Secretary's statement came after his participation in the 7th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah via video conference.