Panchkula Police Destroy Drugs Worth Rs 2.02 Crore Seized in 75 NDPS Cases
The Panchkula police successfully destroyed narcotics with an estimated market value of over Rs 2.02 crore, which had been seized in 75 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between 2022 and 2024. The destruction took place at a high-temperature incineration facility in Bagwala to ensure complete elimination and prevent reuse, adhering to all legal formalities. The seized substances included 800 grams of heroin, 10.3 kg of cannabis, 1.5 kg of charas, 76.6 kg of poppy husk, 24.5 kg of opium plants, 2.6 kg of opium, and 1,342 intoxicant tablets. Senior officials, including Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj and DCP Srishti Gupta, supervised the process alongside local representatives to ensure transparency. Commissioner Kabiraj emphasized the force's firm commitment to eradicating drug trafficking through strict and sustained action. Additionally, DCP Gupta appealed to the public to report drug-related activities via confidential helplines and encouraged families to seek rehabilitation support for substance abuse victims under the 'Nasha evam Hinsa Mukt' campaign, highlighting the police's role in facilitating treatment and counseling services.
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Panchkula Police Destroy Drugs Worth Rs 2.02 Crore Seized in 75 NDPS Cases
The Panchkula police successfully destroyed narcotics with an estimated market value of over Rs 2.02 crore, which had been seized in 75 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between 2022 and 2024. The destruction took place at a high-temperature incineration facility in Bagwala to ensure complete elimination and prevent reuse, adhering to all legal formalities. The seized substances included 800 grams of heroin, 10.3 kg of cannabis, 1.5 kg of charas, 76.6 kg of poppy husk, 24.5 kg of opium plants, 2.6 kg of opium, and 1,342 intoxicant tablets. Senior officials, including Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj and DCP Srishti Gupta, supervised the process alongside local representatives to ensure transparency. Commissioner Kabiraj emphasized the force's firm commitment to eradicating drug trafficking through strict and sustained action. Additionally, DCP Gupta appealed to the public to report drug-related activities via confidential helplines and encouraged families to seek rehabilitation support for substance abuse victims under the 'Nasha evam Hinsa Mukt' campaign, highlighting the police's role in facilitating treatment and counseling services.
The Indian Express