Jaipur: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday directed officials to take the strictest possible legal action against gangs involved in the narcotics trade and ordered a coordinated crackdown on illegally modified vehicles used for drug trafficking and other unlawful activities.
Coordinated Enforcement Drive
He directed the police, administration, and transport department to conduct a joint enforcement drive against illegally modified vehicles and ensure strict action as per rules. Chairing a high-level meeting of the home department at his residence, Sharma said organised drug networks must be dismantled from the roots and stressed the need to target the financial infrastructure of drug traffickers.
Seizure of Illegal Properties
The Chief Minister directed officials to seize, attach, and demolish illegal properties linked to drug mafias and to initiate stringent action against suspected offenders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act. He emphasised that all networks, big and small, involved in the narcotics trade should be identified and dismantled.
Enhanced Surveillance in Border Areas
Sharma called for enhanced surveillance and vigilance in border areas to effectively curb drone-based smuggling and other illegal activities. Highlighting concerns over vehicle modifications, he noted that criminals often attempt to evade law enforcement by altering vehicles for illegal purposes.
Strict Enforcement Against Vehicle Violations
The Chief Minister ordered strict enforcement against the use of unauthorised emblems on vehicles and the installation of black films or other opaque materials on vehicle windows beyond prescribed limits. He said a comprehensive awareness and enforcement campaign was already being carried out across the state to prevent such undesirable activities and stressed the need for its effective implementation.
Public Awareness Campaign Against Drug Abuse
Sharma called for a statewide public awareness campaign against drug abuse and said social sector organisations should be actively involved in transforming the initiative into a mass movement. He also directed officials to ensure active participation of women in anti-drug awareness campaigns to strengthen outreach efforts across communities.
