In a move to enhance the fight against drug trafficking and abuse, the 12th State-level Narco-Coordination Centre meeting in Haryana, chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, focused on reviewing the state’s progress and devising a technology-driven strategy. Enforcement actions in 2025 showed a significant increase compared to the previous year, with a rise in FIRs from 3,330 to 3,738 and arrests from 6,095 to 7,053. Intermediate quantity cases also surged by 31.49%, indicating a deeper impact on supply chains.
The meeting highlighted a sharp increase in inter-state arrests in commercial quantity cases, up by 37.39% from 444 to 610, showcasing improved interstate coordination. Preventive enforcement efforts saw a substantial boost, with detentions soaring from 12 to 76, marking a more than five-fold rise. Financial disruption of drug networks gained momentum, with properties of 144 accused being attached in 2025, compared to 54 in the previous year, reflecting a significant increase in attached assets’ value.
During the meeting, cases of deaths due to suspected drug abuse were reviewed, emphasizing the need for better responsiveness in treating and rehabilitating drug addicts. Chief Secretary Rastogi stressed the importance of strict compliance with regulatory measures and encouraged Prahari Clubs in educational institutions to actively report on drug peddlers. Chemist shops dealing with dual-use prescription drugs were mandated to install CCTV systems, with inspections revealing non-compliance issues in Sirsa district, prompting corrective actions.
The meeting also addressed the discontinuation of social security pensions for 63 repeat drug offenders under the welfare exclusion framework. The Food and Drug Administration is developing a software system to monitor prescription drug diversion, and inspections of de-addiction centers are underway to ensure compliance with standards.
