Panchkula police destroy narcotics worth Rs 1.53 crore

In a strong show of zero tolerance against drug trafficking, the Panchkula Police have destroyed narcotics worth Rs 1.53 crore, intensifying their crackdown in support of Haryana’s mission to become a drug-free state. The public destruction of the seized substances was carried out under the supervision of Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj and Deputy Commissioner of Police Shrishti Gupta, following due legal process under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Drugs were destroyed at a high-temperature furnace in the Bagwala area of Panchkula, using facilities of a modern hygiene plant. The entire operation was conducted with transparency and in accordance with the NDPS guidelines. The drug disposal committee, chaired by Commissioner Kabiraj, disposed of narcotics that had received legal clearance from respective courts.

Senior police officials, including ACP Vikram Nehra and Raipur Rani SHO Inspector Sukhbir Singh, monitored the entire process to ensure it was safe, lawful and closely supervised.

Among drugs destroyed were 10.288 kilograms of ganja, 42.195 kilograms of poppy husk, 870 grams of opium, 1.171 kilograms of charas, 178 grams of heroin and 4,240 intoxicating tablets and capsules. These substances were seized by the police in 48 separate cases registered over time, and their combined estimated market value stands at Rs 1,53,29,570.

After destroying narcotics, DCP Srishti Gupta engaged with villagers from the Bagwala region to discuss the local drug situation. She appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to drug trafficking or abuse to the police. She also encouraged families to seek help if a loved one was struggling with addiction, assuring that support in the form of treatment, rehabilitation and counselling is available.

She emphasised that the fight against drugs was not just the police’s responsibility, but a collective one requiring active participation from every citizen.

Commissioner Kabiraj termed the operation a powerful and necessary step in the ongoing battle against narcotics. He reaffirmed that the Panchkula Police would continue to take tough, transparent and committed action to eliminate drugs from society.