Chandigarh: In a major push to strengthen the anti-narcotics framework, the 12th State-level NCORD meeting chaired by Anurag Rastogi reviewed Haryana’s progress and outlined a technology-driven strategy to combat drug trafficking and abuse. The meeting witnessed participation from senior officials including Sudhir Rajpal and Ajay Singhal, reflecting a coordinated government approach.
Data presented in the meeting showed significant progress in enforcement during 2025 compared to 2024. FIRs increased by 12.25% (from 3,330 to 3,738), while arrests rose by 15.72% (from 6,095 to 7,053). Intermediate quantity cases surged by over 31%, indicating deeper action against supply chains. Notably, interstate arrests in commercial quantity cases jumped by 37%, highlighting improved coordination with other states.
Preventive measures also strengthened, with detentions increasing more than fivefold. Financial action against drug networks intensified, as properties of 144 accused were attached, and asset value nearly doubled to Rs. 13.59 crore. The meeting also reviewed drug abuse-related deaths, directing district officials to enhance rehabilitation and treatment response.
Strict compliance measures were emphasized, including mandatory CCTV installation at chemist shops dealing in sensitive medicines. In Sirsa, inspections revealed lapses such as non-functional CCTV systems and absence of registered pharmacists, leading to corrective action.
The state has also discontinued social security pensions of repeat offenders and is developing software to monitor misuse of prescription drugs. Moving forward, Haryana will adopt network-based enforcement with financial investigations, district-level action plans, and time-bound targets under the NDPS Act.
Additionally, proposals to shift the Narcotics Control Bureau headquarters to Panchkula and upgrade forensic capabilities were discussed, reinforcing Haryana’s commitment to a drug-free state.
