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Chandigarh (Haryana): In what officials describe as Haryana Police’s most coordinated and intelligence-led anti-drug operation to date, law enforcement agencies have dismantled major narcotics networks across Sirsa, Fatehabad, and Dabwali since October 15. A comparative analysis of two periods—September 1 to October 15 and October 16 to November 30—shows a dramatic escalation in arrests, seizures, and supplier identification under the state’s new targeted policing strategy.
NDPS Cases Rise as Hidden Modules Exposed
Between October 16 and November 30, police registered 153 NDPS cases, up from 105 in the previous cycle. Officials clarified that the spike reflects the unearthing of previously concealed operations, not an increase in crime. Enhanced intelligence inputs allowed teams to penetrate deeper into the drug distribution network.
Arrests Increase, Hitting Trafficking Chains Hard
The crackdown led to 342 arrests in the second period, compared to 257 earlier. Sirsa alone reported 83 additional arrests, while Fatehabad saw 18 more. Police said the surge reflects improved coordination between teams and more precise, intelligence-backed raids aimed at dismantling core trafficking units.
Supplier Identification Strengthens Network Disruption
The most significant achievement came in supplier identification and arrests—160 suppliers were traced and 86 arrested between October 16 and November 30. In the earlier period, 91 suppliers were identified and 68 arrested. Officials say these figures demonstrate the strategy’s success in targeting the backbone of the drug trade.
Sharp Rise in Narcotics Seizures
Heroin seizures increased from 1.215 kg to 1.271 kg, while opium rose from 11.97 kg to 13.714 kg. Police said the growing volume of seizures indicates intensified action against interstate drug routes, particularly those linked to Rajasthan and Punjab.
Financial Crackdown Accelerates
Property attachment proceedings—aimed at crippling traffickers’ financial operations—jumped from 15 cases to 27. Officials noted that enforcement efforts are now extending beyond arrests to include economic disruption of criminal networks.
Crackdown on Pharmaceutical Misuse
The campaign also targeted illegal pharmaceutical distribution. Police sealed 23 medical stores in the three districts during the second period, compared to just three in the first. Authorities said this marks major progress against the diversion of codeine- and tramadol-based drugs.
Long-Term Vigilance Strengthened
The opening of history sheets tripled from 12 to 36, signifying intensified long-term monitoring of traffickers’ movements, communication patterns, financial activities, and network links.
Focus on Victim Identification and Rehabilitation
Police identified 1,138 drug victims between October 16 and November 30, compared to 763 earlier—a nearly 49% increase. These individuals were guided toward treatment programmes, reflecting the campaign’s dual focus on enforcement and rehabilitation.
‘Turning Point in Haryana’s War Against Drugs’
Officials say the crackdown has “shaken drug networks to the core,” combining arrests, asset seizures, supplier targeting, medical store closures, and community outreach into a comprehensive anti-drug strategy.
Haryana DGP O. P. Singh said, “We have deepened police action, targeting not just users but the entire drug supply network. This fight is about protecting security, health, and society. Bringing addicts into treatment and rehabilitation is our priority. Our goal is to transform Haryana’s border districts into areas free from the scourge of drugs.”
