New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Approving Delhi’s first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Police Station, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday set a collective goal of ‘Drug-Free Delhi’ by 2027. He announced the two decisions while setting in motion the destruction of 1,700 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 72 crore at an incineration facility, an official said.”This morning, I also joined the destruction, of seized narcotics, at Jahangirpuri — a strong message against drugs, and or…
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Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh), May 2 (IANS) Four people, including two alleged interstate traffickers, have been arrested following the seizure of 10.270 kg of cannabis (Ganja) valued at Rs 2 lakh in a joint operation carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and police in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district, officials said on Saturday. The arrested are two couples — Shankar Behera (45), a resident of Saraipali, his wife Chanchal Behera (30), Kapil Bakul (23), a resident of Odisha’s Boudh distric…
Gandhinagar, April 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Police have intensified the use of preventive detention against repeat offenders in narcotics cases, with five more individuals detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PIT NDPS Act) and sent to jails across the state, officials said on Friday. The latest action takes the number of detentions under the PIT NDPS Act to 21 in the first four months of 2026.In 2025, a total of 86 accused were de…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Paatil in New Delhi on Thursday during his visit to the national capital. During the meeting, the two leaders held detailed, meaningful discussions on key water-related initiatives and projects in the State of Rajasthan.The discussions focused on the progress of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project, which aims to strengthen inter-basin water transfer and improve water availability in the state. …
Ahmedabad, April 16 (IANS) Narcotic substances and liquor worth Rs 16.51 lakh were seized from a residential flat in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Crime and Railways, leading to the arrest of one individual, officials said on Thursday. The operation was carried out at a flat of Aarohi Viviana apartments in Bopal locality, following specific intelligence inputs.Acting under the supervision of senior officers, a team from…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police marked its 77th Foundation Day on Thursday, with great enthusiasm and pride. A state-level programme was held at the Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA) in Jaipur, where Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, CM Sharma said that the crime rate has reduced in the state.Security and safety issues have been maintained in the state, and hence investors are coming here with confidence, he said.”Cyber cr…
Vadodara, April 4 (IANS) Three persons were arrested with 267 grams of illegal hybrid ganja valued at around Rs 9.34 lakh during a raid by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Gujarat CID (Crime) in Vadodara district, officials said on Saturday. The operation was carried out on Friday at Mosampura village near Kundhela Road on University Road under Dabhoi police station limits in Vadodara rural.Acting on specific intelligence, an ANTF Vadodara Zone team conducted the raid.“During the raid, …
Gandhinagar, April 3 (IANS) Two men were arrested with nearly 12 kilograms of narcotic substance (ganja) during a targeted operation by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Gujarat CID (Crime) in the Mota Chiloda area of Gandhinagar, officials said on Friday. Acting on specific intelligence during routine patrolling, a team from the ANTF’s Gandhinagar zone intercepted a government bus at Chiloda Circle and apprehended two suspects allegedly involved in the illegal trafficking of ganja.Polic…
Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Senior officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh met here to monitor key cases, discuss strengthening of financial investigations and inter-agency coordination, an official said on Sunday.The meeting was a part of the NCB’s quarterly exercise of regional meetings to promote data-driven enforcement and promote multi-agency investigation, said the official in a statement.In a message on X, the NCB said, “The meeting reviewed…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, has dismantled a well-organised inter-state drug network, seizing psychotropic substances valued at over Rs 4.5 crore and arresting four accused while apprehending one child in conflict with law.The operation, carried out through sustained intelligence-driven efforts, led to the recovery of a commercial quantity of Alprazolam and Tramadol tablets and capsule…