Rajasthan's Battle Against Drug Smuggling Intensifies

Rajasthan's state government is intensifying efforts to combat drug smuggling. Led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the state is deploying an Anti-Narcotics Task Force and increasing public awareness campaigns. Recently, significant steps have been taken, resulting in thousands of new cases and numerous arrests under the NDPS Act.

The Rajasthan government is stepping up its fight against drug smuggling, as highlighted by Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedham. In a recent assembly session, he detailed how Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's leadership has spurred new initiatives.

Among these is the formation of an Anti-Narcotics Task Force, established on October 8, 2024, to enhance law enforcement capabilities. Additionally, nine outposts and a police station in Jaipur have been set up, supported by 255 newly sanctioned posts to combat drug-related crimes effectively.

Bedham criticized previous administrations for their lack of action, contrasting it with the current government's strides, like registering over 5,000 drug cases in 2024. Between January 3 and January 31, 2025, a focused crackdown led to 1,393 arrests, signaling the state's commitment to curbing drug abuse.

(With inputs from agencies.)