Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.
A grassroots football academy in Punjab is using football to combat drug abuse and develop young talent, addressing key issues in Indian football's grassroots development.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that drug traffickers in Jammu and Kashmir will be treated like terrorists under the law, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan'. He highlighted the severity of drug abuse, calling it a form of silent terrorism, and urged public participation in the anti-drug campaign.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
Police in Samba and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested seven alleged drug peddlers as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district have displayed lists and photographs of alleged drug peddlers at police stations and posts to enhance public awareness and deter involvement in narcotics.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag district, as part of a sustained crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has vowed strict action against law violators to curb the drug menace in the state, citing a recent drug bust involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA. He emphasised that the government will not spare anyone, regardless of their status, and highlighted the establishment of the EAGLE FORCE to combat drug-related crimes.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district attached a property allegedly acquired through narcotics trafficking as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan'. The property belonged to drug peddler Yasir Ahmed Shah and the action aims to dismantle financial networks linked to narco-trafficking.
Mizoram authorities destroyed drugs worth 465 crore in Champhai district, seized between March and October 2025. The contraband included heroin, methamphetamine, and alprazolam. Officials highlighted intensified enforcement efforts and the need for continued vigilance against drug abuse.
Srinagar police attached property worth Rs 1.5 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan'.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in Himachal Pradesh over three years, with 6,246 cases registered under the NDPS Act. The state government is implementing measures to combat drug abuse, including confiscating assets, launching awareness campaigns, and establishing rehabilitation centres.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced strict measures to combat drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir, including property confiscation and document revocation.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in the state over three years, along with details of NDPS Act cases, government prevention efforts, and rehabilitation initiatives.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district demolished 33 illegal structures used for drug-related activities, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan'.
The son of a senior IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh was among seven people arrested for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a raid on a pub in Hyderabad. The raid, conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force, targeted drug abuse in public areas.
Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and Anantnag districts as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.
The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an international drug syndicate involved in trafficking Captagon, seizing approximately 227.7 kg of the 'jihadi drug' worth Rs 182 crore.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an Indian national from Uttarakhand in connection with an international Captagon drug trafficking racket. This follows the earlier arrest of a Syrian national and the seizure of 227 kg of Captagon, a highly stimulant drug, in India.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district detained two alleged drug peddlers under the PITNDPS Act and lodged them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained after a drug raid at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was detained for allegedly firing a weapon.
A drug raid at a Hyderabad farmhouse led to the detention of a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA, sparking a police investigation into drug consumption and illegal activities.
Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.
Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Himachal Pradesh Police dismissed and arrested four CID personnel for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, highlighting the state's zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and corruption within its own force.
Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.
Police in Jammu have seized heroin and a large sum of cash during a raid on suspected drug dealers in the R S Pura border area.
BJP's Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar asserts the party's commitment to building a 'new Punjab' despite recent attacks, highlighting key issues like drug abuse and governance failures in the state.
A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained following a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon.
An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in Hyderabad and arrested three individuals. The raid resulted in the seizure of 69.6 kg of Alprazolam, raw materials for Ephedrine production, and contraband valued at approximately Rs 17.40 crore.
Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district have deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'.
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada discusses his journey through a drugs ban and winning the World Test Championship, highlighting his focus on personal well-being and prioritising international cricket.
A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow has been detained by police after allegedly killing his father, who was reportedly a drug addict and abusive towards his family. The incident occurred after a dispute, and investigations revealed the father's substance abuse and mistreatment of family members as potential motives.
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