NDPS Act

A first-of-its-kind digital program in Andhra Pradesh jails targets remand prisoners under the NDPS Act, focusing on rehabilitation and future financial independence through skill development. The initiative in Visakhapatnam Central Jail aims to steer inmates toward meaningful employment post-release.

The government plans to amend the NDPS Act to address loopholes exploited by narco syndicates, as highlighted by Shah. The value of seized drugs increased from ₹40,000 crore (2004-2014) to ₹1.84 lakh crore (2014-2026).

The government has intensified its drug crackdown, leading to consumers being booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action reflects stricter enforcement against drug consumption.

2-Bromo-4-Methylpropiophenone has been classified as a 'controlled' substance under the NDPS Act. Firms handling the chemical must apply for registration by August 7, as directed by the NCB.

Rural police conducted Operation Toofan, seizing 60 kg of suspected ganja and arresting 73 people under the NDPS Act within two weeks. Around 60 cases were registered during the operation.

Toofan, an anti-drug operation in Ernakulam, has led to 129 cases and 145 arrests in Kochi under the NDPS Act. In Perumbavoor, 11 migrant laborers were arrested during a raid for drug peddling and consumption.

Thrissur Rural police have introduced an initiative under Section 64A of the NDPS Act, allowing addicts to seek treatment and receive legal relief. The measure focuses on rehabilitation while maintaining efforts to combat the drug mafia.