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Pursuant to the directions of the Hon’ble Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Chandigarh Police has intensified its Special Anti-DrugCampaign with effect from 11.09.2026, adopting a comprehensive strategyencompassing strict enforcement, community participation, awareness, prevention and rehabilitation. The campaign aims to disrupt drugsupplynetworks, curb drug abuse and mobilise citizens towards the sharedvisionofaDrug-Free Chandigarh.
To promote public participation, the Anti-Drug Helpline 8283040100 and 0172-2677037 was launched by the Hon’ble Administrator on 23.09.2026. Sinceitslaunch, the helpline has received 1,146 calls/messages, including857fromChandigarh and 289 from outstation locations. Of the Chandigarh inputs, 318were actionable, 332 were general enquiries and 207 contained incompleteinformation. From 26.06.2026 to 25.10.2026, 173 FIRs were registered, and total number of1092 accused person involved in NDPS activities were arrested/detained(213accused persons were arrested and 879 persons were preventively detained).
The recoveries made during the drive included 2.900 kg of heroin, 404 gramsof Ice, 136.870 grams of cocaine, 2.956 kg of ganja, 6.20 grams of opiumand40injections, Pistol- 02 cartridges- 04 weapons, and cash 70,200/-. Inacoordinated drive against the misuse of habit-forming medicines, ChandigarhPolice, in collaboration with the Drugs Control Wing, Chandigarh Administration, raided 13 chemist shops. From five shops, 30 types of habit-formingdrugs, comprising 2,417 capsules, 1,175 tablets and 38 cough syrups containingsaltsofTramadol, Tapentadol and Codeine, were seized.
The seized stock was valuedatapproximately ₹1.37 lakh. Chandigarh Police has identified 65 drug hotspots for intensive checking, patrolling, searches and surveillance. In addition, 104 places/areas involving encroachments on government land by drug peddlers have been identified, ofwhich 13 encroachments have been demolished.
A further 34 building violationsby drug peddlers have been identified, with necessary action being pursued incoordination with the concerned authorities. Alongside strict action against drug suppliers and peddlers, ChandigarhPoliceisfacilitating treatment and rehabilitation for persons affected by addiction.
During the campaign, 83 drug addicts were identified, of whom37 have beenadmittedto rehabilitation centres. Efforts are being made to encourage treatment, recovery and reintegration into society through coordination withrelevantagencies. Chandigarh Police is conducting awareness programmes in schools andcollegesthrough sensitisation sessions, nukkad nataks, posters, pamphlets and social media campaigns to educate citizens, particularly young people, about the harmful effects of drug abuse. Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, theDepartment of Social Welfare, U.T.
Chandigarh, has also undertakenathree-month community-driven awareness campaign. Initiatives such as Community Awareness Programme, Gen-Z Against Drug, Stronger Without Drugs T-20 Wheelchair Cricket Tournament and an awareness programme at the U.T. Secretariat have collectively reached approximately 6,25 0persons. Five champions who have overcome addiction were felicitated, while 774 Anganwadi Workers, students and NSS cadets have been designatedas“Nasha Mukt Mitr” to strengthen grassroots awareness.
