Chandigarh

286 held, 235 cases registered under NDPS Act in Haryana

PNS

Continuing its campaign against drug menace in the state, Haryana Police has registered 235 cases and arrested 286 persons under NDPS Act in the month of November.

Director General of Police (DGP), BS Sandhu on Thursday said that huge quantity of narcotics including 282 kg 678 gram poppy husk, 73 kg 499 gram charas, 748 gram heroin, 120 kg 66 gram ganja, 36 kg 832 gram sulfa, 7 kg 735 gram smack, 3 kg 145 gram opium and 94,178 restricted tablets, syrups, capsules and injections were seized from the possession of arrested accused during this period.

He said that a crackdown on drug-peddlers was launched from November 1 to 30 focusing on seizure of illegal drugs and tighten the noose on those involved in such illegal activities.

Sandhu has also directed all Commissioners of Police and district

Superintendents of Police to completely stop the menace of drug peddling and its distribution network in their respective areas.