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Home Minister Amit Shah launched a massive nationwide drug disposal campaign. He destroyed narcotics worth Rs 4800 crore across 11 locations in the country. Shah announced a three-pronged strategy focusing on ruthless action against supply chains. The government is pushing for advanced technological tools to combat drug trafficking networks.

Key Points: Amit Shah Launches Nationwide Drug Disposal Campaign Vows Action

  • Destroyed 1.37 lakh kg narcotics worth Rs 4800 crore across 11 locations
  • Three-pronged strategy targets supply chains and demand reduction
  • Calls for advanced tools like darknet analysis and crypto tracking
  • Urges states to hold regular NCORD meetings in all districts
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HM Amit Shah launches nationwide drug disposal campaign, vows ruthless action against cartels

Home Minister Amit Shah destroys Rs 4800 crore narcotics, vows ruthless action against cartels using darknet analysis and international cooperation for drug-free India.

"a ruthless approach to break supply chains, a strategic approach to reduce demand, and a humane approach to harm reduction - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, Sep 16

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the second National Conference of the Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and Union Territories here, unveiling a multi-pronged strategy to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a drug-free India.

On the occasion, Shah launched the Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Online Drug Disposal Campaign and destroyed 1.37 lakh kg of narcotics valued at Rs 4,800 crore at 11 locations across the country.

He also released the NCB’s Annual Report 2024. Addressing ANTF chiefs, Shah said the Modi government is adopting a three-pronged approach—"a ruthless approach to break supply chains, a strategic approach to reduce demand, and a humane approach to harm reduction".

He stressed that the fight must expand beyond targeting small peddlers to dismantling cartels at entry points, interstate distribution, and local sale networks. Calling for state police and ANTFs to employ advanced tools like darknet analysis, cryptocurrency tracking, and machine learning models, Shah urged stakeholders to dedicate "12 days a year" exclusively to anti-narcotics operations.

He highlighted the Drug-Free India campaign, currently active in 372 districts with the participation of 10 crore people and three lakh institutions, but insisted it must be scaled nationwide. Shah warned that the menace of synthetic drugs and clandestine labs is likely to grow, pressing states to identify and destroy them swiftly.

"Mission Drugs Free Campus Campaign is also going on in universities and institutions across the country. Along with this, a campaign is also being run to increase training on the dark net, crypto and use of Manas helpline," a Home Ministry statement said.

"He said that NIA has registered 18 cases under the PIT-NDPS Act (Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) and started their 360-degree investigation. Similarly, the Narcotics Control Bureau has started a 360-degree investigation in more than 35 cases received from the states. He said that we have trained thousands of people in training programmes," it added.

Stressing international cooperation, Shah said drug traffickers abroad would be punished through extradition and deportation arrangements, with coordination between the NCB, the CBI, and state police forces.

He also urged ANTF chiefs to ensure regular NCORD meetings in all districts, noting that 272 districts had not held even one. Highlighting achievements, Shah said drug seizures rose from 26 lakh kg (valued at Rs 40,000 crore) between 2004–13 to 1 crore kg (valued at Rs 1.65 lakh crore) between 2014–25, while arrests jumped from 1.73 lakh to 7.61 lakh.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation is key. Hope state governments cooperate fully. The fact that 272 districts haven't held even one NCORD meeting shows gaps in coordination. Let's hope this conference bridges that gap.
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Ananya R
As a college teacher, I've seen how drugs ruin young lives. The campus campaign is much needed! But we also need better counseling facilities and rehabilitation centers. Destruction alone isn't enough - we need to help victims recover.
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Michael C
Impressive statistics on seizures and arrests! The 360-degree investigation approach using modern tech like darknet analysis shows India is keeping pace with global anti-narcotics strategies. International cooperation is crucial given the cross-border nature of drug trafficking.
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Sneha F
Hope they focus on rehabilitation too. Breaking supply chains is important but we need to address why youth turn to drugs - unemployment, peer pressure, mental health issues. The humane approach mentioned is encouraging 🤞
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Vikram M
₹4800 crore worth drugs destroyed! That's massive. But I worry about synthetic drugs - they're more dangerous and easier to produce. Glad they're focusing on clandestine labs. Parents need to be more vigilant about what their children are doing online and offline.

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