Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the next three years would be crucial in India's fight against narco-terrorism, asserting that the strategies devised during this period would go a long way in dismantling the narcotics ecosystem. He also called for a ruthless approach against those involved in drug trafficking.
Address at the 10th NCORD Meeting
Addressing the 10th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), Shah referred to the release of the three-year vision document on narcotics control (2026–29) and said the roadmap would be implemented rigorously over the next year. Based on feedback, it would then be revised and executed over the remaining two years until 2029.
"These three years will be crucial for the war against narco-terrorism. It will be a unified fight against narco-terrorists, and the efforts of all stakeholders, especially parents of children and youth affected by drug abuse, will be of utmost importance," Shah said.
Senior Officials in Attendance
The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, including Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, Narcotics Control Bureau Director General Anurag Garg, and chiefs of various paramilitary forces.
Strategic Roadmap for 2026-29
The three-year vision document outlines a comprehensive strategy to combat narco-terrorism, focusing on intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and community engagement. Shah emphasized the need for a ruthless approach against drug traffickers, noting that the fight against narco-terrorism requires unified efforts from all stakeholders.
"The strategies we devise now will determine our success in dismantling the narcotics network," Shah added, highlighting the importance of involving parents and communities in preventing drug abuse among youth.
Call for Unified Action
Shah urged all agencies to work in synergy and adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking. He stressed that the next three years are a window of opportunity to significantly reduce the narcotics threat and protect the country's youth from falling prey to drug abuse.
