Over 1.4 lakh kilograms of drugs worth Rs 2,416 crore to be set on fire
India's firm resolve to eliminate drugs resulted in the disposal of more than 1.4 lakh kg of drugs, worth Rs 2,000 crore, emphasizing zero-tolerance for narcotics.
India will destroy over 1.4 lakh kilograms of drugs worth over Rs 2,000 crore, seized by various enforcement and anti-drug agencies. India is taking a strong stance against drug trafficking and abuse. Today, various enforcement and anti-drug agencies will unite in New Delhi for the regional conference on ‘Drugs Smuggling and National Security,’ chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTF) across all states, will oversee the destruction of 1,44,000 kg of drugs, valued at Rs 2,416 crore, in various locations nationwide.
The drugs set to be destroyed comprise 6,590 kg, seized by NCB’s Hyderabad unit, 822 kg by the Indore unit, and 356 kg by the Jammu unit. Additionally, various law enforcement agencies in different states will contribute to the eradication effort by disposing of a total of 1,44,122 kg of drugs, including 1,486 kg in Assam, 229 kg in Chandigarh, 25 kg in Goa, 4,277 kg in Gujarat, 2,458 kg in Haryana, 4,069 kg in Jammu and Kashmir, 1,03,884 kg in Madhya Pradesh, 159 kg in Maharashtra, 1,803 kg in Tripura, and 4,049 kg in Uttar Pradesh.
The Central government has embraced a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to achieve a drug-free India. Remarkably, between June 1, 2022, and July 15, 2023, all regional NCB units and state ANTFs have collectively destroyed approximately 8,76,554 kg of drugs, valued at around Rs 9,580 crore. This figure is more than 11 times the initial target.
By the end of this operation, the total quantity of drugs destroyed within a year will reach approximately 10 lakh kg, with an overall value of around Rs 12,000 crore.
This resolute effort to eradicate drugs from the nation is a testament to India’s commitment to the well-being of its citizens and its determination to create a safe and drug-free environment. The destruction of these illicit substances sends a powerful message to drug traffickers and abusers alike – that India stands united against the scourge of drugs, safeguarding its people and securing its national security.
