Delhi Police destroys illicit drugs worth more than 3k crore as part of a bold crackdown on narcotics trade in the capital. The record seizure and destruction event marked the culmination of the two-week-long “Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada” campaign to eradicate drug abuse and trafficking from India.
Delhi Police Destroys Illicit Drugs Worth More Than 3k Crore Under NDPS Act
Countrywide Action, Local Implementation
The drive was conducted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. More than 1,629 kilograms of narcotic substances—spanning heroin, cocaine, ganja, and alprazolam—were burnt under strict legal supervision.
This coordinated effort marks one of the largest drug disposals in Delhi’s history. The confiscated drugs, collected over years from multiple raids, were meticulously documented and verified before incineration.
Arrests and Legal Action
In the 15-day operation between June 12 and June 26, more than 1,439 narcotics traffickers were nabbed in Delhi. Most of them were repeat offenders in high-risk areas. The operation saw increased surveillance, targeted raids, and intelligence-based operations.
Every arrest provided additional layers of information in ongoing investigations that are now being pursued to smash interstate and even international narcotics syndicates.
Delhi Police Destroys Illicit Drugs Worth More Than 3k Crore to Ashes in Incineration Drive
Eco-Safe Destruction
The incineration of the drugs was done in specially appointed facilities with eco-friendly incineration. The Delhi Police made sure that all the burning was done in accordance with environmental laws to reduce pollution.
The burning of thousands of crores worth of narcotics to ashes makes a powerful statement to drug traffickers: the capital city is zero-tolerance towards drug crime.
Prevention among Youth
The chief objective of the operation was not just punitive but preventive. Officials stressed the necessity to shield youth from the ill effects of addiction. Schools and colleges in Delhi participated in awareness drives during the anti-drug fortnight.
Social media websites were also utilized to interact with citizens and disseminate anti-drug messages to lakhs of people within a limited time frame.
National Impact
This drive is part of a larger, all-India initiative by the Home Ministry to disrupt supply chains of drugs, which are frequently entwined with arms smuggling, money laundering, and organized crime. The success of Delhi has inspired similar drives in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
The centre has assured technology upgradation, budgetary provisions, and cross-border sharing of intelligence to assist the police forces in flushing out narcotics more effectively.
Conclusion
The campaign has not only eradicated enormous amounts of dangerous drugs from the market but also raised public faith in the police. As Delhi Police crushes illicit drugs worth over 3k crore, it is a landmark moment for the national anti-drug drive.
The destruction of these drugs is an embodiment of India’s resolve to create a drug-free, safe, and responsible nation—particularly for its future generation.
