Assam anti-narcotics operations and policy

2 entries over 17 days, from 27 June 2026 to 13 July 2026.

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27 June

Operation Kavach 14.0 anti-narcotics drive

Operation Kavach 14.0: A 48-hour anti-narcotics drive in Delhi resulting in 255 arrests and 212 cases registered under the NDPS Act.
The operation involved 4,035 locations across 15 police districts, supervised by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force.
Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029): A national strategy framework focused on 'detect, disrupt and destroy' to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
Proposed NDPS Act amendments: Aim to address regulatory gaps, emerging challenges, and promote a reformative approach toward drug addiction.
Strategic shift: Moving from targeting individual carriers to dismantling entire drug trafficking networks and organised criminal syndicates.
Institutional measures: Proposal for exclusive NDPS courts for speedy convictions and the use of AI-enabled profiling for interdiction across land, sea, and air routes.
Financial enforcement: Focus on evidence-based identification, freezing, and seizure of proceeds of crime to prevent their return to accused parties.
Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD): Apex-level body coordinating over 40 ministries, agencies, and state governments under a unified national framework.

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13 July

Assam government has launched a state-level campaign to destroy seized illicit drugs.
Drugs destroyed include heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, and illegal cough syrups.
Total value of drugs seized by Assam police and agencies over the last five years is ₹3,227 crore.
Current disposal drive involves destroying seized drugs worth ₹472.51 crore across nine districts.
Strategy emphasizes inter-state coordination to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
Focus areas include tracking illicit movement of substances, identifying history-sheeters, and strengthening border security to intercept traffickers.

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Discuss the challenges posed by drug trafficking to internal security in Northeast India and evaluate the efficacy of inter-state coordination in curbing this menace. 150 words · 13 July
The rise in drug trafficking in border states poses a significant threat to the socio-economic stability of the region. Analyze the role of state-level enforcement agencies and the necessity of a unified national approach in combating the illicit drug trade. 250 words · 13 July
Discuss the significance of a multi-agency approach in addressing the challenge of drug trafficking in India, with reference to the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) framework. 150 words · 27 June
The 'detect, disrupt and destroy' strategy marks a paradigm shift in India's anti-narcotics policy. Critically examine the role of legislative reforms in the NDPS Act and the integration of technology in strengthening the criminal justice system against drug-related organised crime. 250 words · 27 June

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