In a significant move underscoring its ongoing war against narcotics, the Dhubri district police in Assam publicly destroyed a massive haul of seized drugs with an estimated street value of Rs 97 lakhs. The incineration event marks a key milestone in the force's sustained campaign against drug trafficking in the region.
Massive Haul Goes Up in Flames
The destruction ceremony was carried out on Friday at Alomganj, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Gauripur Police Station. A wide array of confiscated narcotics and psychotropic substances were disposed of in the presence of senior officials, ensuring complete transparency. Jyoti Prasad Das, the Officer-in-Charge of Gauripur Police Station, provided a detailed breakdown of the destroyed contraband on Sunday.
The inventory included a staggering 464.08 kilograms of cannabis (ganja), 61,017 sleeping tablets, and 3,028 bottles of cough syrup. This colossal stockpile was accumulated from 72 separate cases registered under four different police stations across the Dhubri district over the past several months.
Official Oversight and a Promising Trend
The disposal process was supervised by key district administration and police officials to adhere to legal protocols. Mridusmita Roy, the Assistant Commissioner of Dhubri, and Deepti Mali, the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), were present to witness the event.
Speaking about the crackdown, ASP Deepti Mali revealed an encouraging development. She stated that the relentless pressure on drug networks has started to yield positive results. "Due to the crackdown on drug peddlers, the seizure of drugs has drastically come down," Mali confirmed. She emphasized that the destroyed consignments were seized after January of this year, indicating the recent intensity of their operations.
A Long-Term Fight Against the Menace
Despite the observed decrease in the volume of seizures—a sign of successful deterrence—the police have vowed not to relent. ASP Mali made it clear that the drive is far from over. "Although the volume of seizure has drastically decreased, the drive against peddlers will continue till the menace is totally wiped out," she asserted.
This public destruction serves a dual purpose: it ensures the seized drugs do not find their way back onto the streets through any corrupt means, and it sends a strong, unambiguous message to traffickers and peddlers about the administration's zero-tolerance policy. The Dhubri police's actions highlight a focused strategy to dismantle the supply chain and curb the drug trade that plagues communities.
