Haryana increases fast-track Special NDPS Courts to 21
Chandigarh, June 19
The Haryana government has established 13 new exclusive fast-track Special NDPS Courts, increasing their number to 21.
According to a government notification, one Special NDPS Court at the level of Additional Sessions Judge has been set up each in Faridabad, Gurugram, Panchkula, Rohtak, and Yamunanagar.
In Fatehabad, two new Special NDPS courts have been sanctioned, bringing the total there to three.
In Sirsa, six new Special NDPS Courts have been established, increasing the total number to seven.
Initially, two NDPS courts were set up in Sirsa and Fatehabad. Later, six more were established in Ambala, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Panipat.
As of now, eight NDPS Special Courts are operational, one each in Sirsa, Fatehabad, Ambala, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Panipat.
The phased rollout of these new courts is expected to further accelerate the disposal of NDPS cases and help reduce pending litigation.
Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal said, "Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini holds firm that no leniency whatsoever will be shown towards drug traffickers who destroy the future of the state's youth."
The state government, he said, is committed to dismantling the drug network from its very roots. This will be done by strengthening law enforcement agencies, the prosecution machinery, and the judicial system.
The DGP said the police are pursuing a "zero-tolerance" policy towards drug traffickers. "The police are pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to dismantle the entire narcotics ecosystem. This strategy gives equal weight to police action, Intelligence gathering, financial investigation, asset attachment, public awareness campaigns, and expedited judicial processes. This will be done through effective policing, robust investigation, swift prosecution, and speedy justice," he said.
To gather information on drug trafficking and ensure prompt action, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) operates a round-the-clock Anti-Drug Helpline at 90508-91508.
Residents can use this helpline to share confidential information about drug trafficking, the sale of narcotic substances, or any drug-related activity with the concerned agencies.
These agencies will act on such tips immediately. The MANAS portal and helpline number 1933, run by the government of India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), have also been rolled out across the state.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Only 21 courts for the entire state? Haryana has 22 districts. Sirsa and Fatehabad getting additional courts is understandable as they are border areas, but what about districts like Rewari or Jind where drug trafficking is also rising? The zero-tolerance policy sounds good on paper, but execution matters more.
I live in Panchkula and know that even though we are close to Chandigarh, drugs flow in from Punjab’s border. The helpline (90508-91508) is a great initiative. People are scared to report because of fear of retaliation, but if this remains confidential, more will come forward. Hope the police actually act on tips instead of just recording them.
Interesting development. As someone working in judicial reform, I can say that fast-track courts often do help reduce pendency, but only if they have adequate infrastructure and support staff. Sirsa getting 6 new courts sounds impressive—that’s a big investment. I hope the Haryana government also focuses on rehab for addicts, not just punishment for traffickers.
Chief Minister’s statement is strong, but talk is cheap. 😤 We need to see convictions, not just courts. In Hisar, we have had NDPS court for a while, but still cases drag on for years. The police need to do proper forensic analysis and gather solid evidence. Otherwise, even fast-track courts will just become another backlog.
The MANAS portal and 1933 helpline are already available nationally. Good to see Haryana rolling them out properly. But I think the
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