To ensure maximum cradle in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases in Gurugram, the presence of a gazetted officer/duty magistrate has been made mandatory in raids conducted in NDPS cases or arrests of criminals.
In this regard recently, a high level meeting with the officials of the concerned departments (duty magistrates) was held regarding the cradle of the NDPS Act and gave them necessary directions.
During the meeting, the names of 17 such gazetted officers/duty magistrates were listed in the district, which will cooperate with the police personnel in the raiding process.
A senior police official said that the officers should take the raids of the NDPS Act seriously and be available on time when required.
“In most of the cases under the NDPS Act, the culprits were acquitted by the court due to lack of evidence.
Now, the presence of a duty magistrate makes the process of raids transparent. With their presence the suspects will be searched or arrested related with the Act. Also, a list of selected officers has been given to the DCP (headquarter), of Gurugram police,” he added.
He further said that participation of all officers is essential to make the district free of intoxication.
“Drugs addiction affects mental health, society and family. This is a disgusting crime. Due to intoxication, driving on the road can cause accidents. Drug addiction at an early age can lead to many difficulties in life. This causes unrest in the family,” said Preet Pal Sangwan, ACP (crime).
Apart from this, According to the Gurugram police, in 2019 around 124 cases of NDPS had been registered till August 31 this year in the same period the figure reached at 160 which registered at multiple police stations. There was a rise in crime related to the NDPS Act.