Pb police devises strict measures to combat drug problem

The Punjab Police has devised a multi-pronged strategy to counter the problems of drug abuse and peddling of narcotic substances in the state.
Punjab DGP Suresh Arora today chaired a high-level meeting of zonal IGs and Police Commissioners to review the progress of drive against drug smuggling.
He directed the police personnel to identify the narcotic smugglers in the state and initiate immediate legal action against them.
Arora asked his officials to adopt a "zero tolerance policy" to check sale of narcotics and psychotropic substances.
A special campaign will be launched to apprehend the proclaimed offenders and parole jumpers in cases related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, wherein their movable and immovable properties will be attached as per law.

Two new 'Special Operations Cells' under intelligence wing of Punjab Police will be formed to tackle drug smuggling in Mohali and Ferozepur districts.

With one such unit already functioning in Amritsar, the new units "will help contain multi-modal and multi-layered smuggling activities."
The DGP has asked his officers to ensure filing of chargesheets within the stipulated time and depute officers for helping trial courts in expeditious conclusion of the cases.
Arora underlined the need to create awareness about Rs 10,000 reward for providing drugs-related information.