Chandigarh: Haryana police has claimed to have intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting 6,256 individuals in 2,353 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act involving commercial quantities of narcotics over the past six years. The police also seized, froze, or attached properties valued at Rs 72.7 crore, allegedly acquired through the illegal drug trade.
Details of the Crackdown
The figures were disclosed by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Sanjay Kumar, who heads the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, during a high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal on Friday. According to Kumar, Haryana police registered 1,876 first information reports (FIRs) related to commercial quantities of narcotics between 2021 and 2025, leading to the arrest of 3,151 accused from within the state.
Preventive Detention and Property Attachment
To curb organised drug trafficking networks, preventive detention action under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act was taken against 156 habitual offenders. The police also initiated property attachment proceedings against 432 individuals allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade.
Monitoring of Out-of-State Arrests
In addition, authorities monitored Haryana residents arrested in NDPS cases outside the state. Between 2021 and 2025, details of 321 such accused were shared with district police units for verification and surveillance.
Drug-Free Haryana Campaign
Officials informed the meeting that 156 detention orders were issued under the PIT-NDPS Act, 1988, to prevent repeat offenders from continuing narcotics-related activities. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pankaj Nain also presented the framework for the upcoming Drug-Free Haryana Campaign, which will focus on awareness generation and de-addiction initiatives across the state.
Commitment to Eliminate Drug Abuse
Reaffirming the force's commitment to eliminating drug abuse, DGP Ajay Singhal stressed the need for coordinated action against interstate drug syndicates, illegal financial transactions, and assets generated through narcotics trafficking.
