NCB Chandigarh Zonal Unit and Chandigarh Police conduct joint drug disposal programme under Drug Disposal Fortnight
Chandigarh, July 11
The Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh Zonal Unit, in coordination with Chandigarh Police, conducted a joint drug disposal programme on Friday at Alliance Environment, Phase-I Industrial Area in Chandigarh.
The Drug Disposal Pakhwada was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 26, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, during the 10th Apex NCORD Meeting, and is being observed all over India from June 26 to July 10.
During the programme, NCB Chandigarh Zonal Unit destroyed Poppy Straw weighing 1,859.180 Kg and Charas weighing 24.310 Kg. Chandigarh Police simultaneously destroyed 60 injections, Ganja weighing 3.343 Kg, Heroin weighing 0.59539 Kg, and Charas weighing 0.03833 Kg.
With this, the total quantity of narcotic drugs destroyed by NCB Chandigarh Zonal Unit during the Drug Disposal Fortnight (June 26, 2026 to July 10) stands at: Poppy Straw - 2,027.192 Kg; Charas - 24.310 Kg; and Heroin - 2.335 Kg.
The disposal exercise was carried out in strict compliance with statutory provisions, following due permissions from the competent authorities and under the supervision of the Drug Disposal Committee, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.
Union Minister Amit Shah, on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, underscored the government's unwavering resolve to protect the country's youth from the narcotics menace.
The Minister stated that the government is dedicated to building a safer society and "healing the affected individuals with the care they deserve."
Amit Shah, in a post on X, emphasised that the current administration has been focusing on dismantling smuggling networks while providing compassionate care for those affected by addiction.
He wrote, "Extending best wishes to all the warriors in our national battle against drugs, on International Day Against Drug Abuse. India under Modi Ji's leadership has mounted the strongest fight against the global challenge of drug abuse, by eliminating narco-cartels ruthlessly and healing the affected individuals with the care and empathy they deserve."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some action being taken! 👏 But I wish they also focused on de-addiction centers and rehabilitation. Just destroying drugs is not enough - we need to help those already trapped in addiction. The Home Minister mentioned 'healing affected individuals' - hope that gets equal priority.
These numbers are staggering - over 2000 kg of poppy straw destroyed! But the question is, how much more is still out there? The drug problem in Punjab and nearby areas has been going on for decades. Good to see some accountability with proper committees and permissions though. Keep it up NCB!
Impressive coordination between NCB and local police. Destroying 1.8 tonnes of poppy straw is no small feat. However, I'm concerned about the environmental impact of incineration. Hope proper pollution control measures were taken. Also, need more focus on border surveillance to stop smuggling in the first place.
This is good news but let's not get too excited. Drug disposal is just one part of the solution. What about the kingpins and the supply chain? Only 2 kg of heroin destroyed - that's peanuts compared to what flows through the border every day. Need more arrests and stricter punishments. Still, every bit counts! 💪
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