Ranchi and Jamshedpur Among Locations Identified for Intensified Anti-Drug Efforts
In a strategic move aimed at combating drug trafficking, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has unveiled plans to set up specialized narcotics police stations in five districts across Jharkhand, including the capital city of Ranchi and the industrial hub of Jamshedpur. The CID has commenced preparations to bolster its efforts in tackling drug-related crimes throughout the state.
RANCHI – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken a decisive step towards combating drug trafficking by announcing its intention to establish dedicated narcotics police stations in five key districts of Jharkhand.
The districts earmarked for this initiative include Ranchi, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Khunti, and Jamshedpur, signaling a comprehensive approach to address the menace of drug-related crimes.
To set the process in motion, the CID headquarters has issued directives to the Inspector Generals (IGs) and Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) overseeing the identified districts.
These officials have been tasked with coordinating with their respective Superintendents of Police (SPs) to formulate and submit detailed proposals for the establishment of narcotics police stations within their jurisdictions.
The proposals submitted by the district authorities will serve as the bedrock for further action, enabling the CID to proceed with the necessary steps to bring these specialized units into operation.
CID officials have highlighted that the targeted districts have been identified based on their high prevalence of drug trade activities in Jharkhand.
These districts have witnessed a significant surge in cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
Currently, the Narcotics Control Bureau operates a zonal office in Jharkhand, which functions under the direct purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The establishment of dedicated narcotics police stations in the five identified districts is expected to complement the efforts of the existing zonal office and strengthen the overall fight against drug trafficking in the state.
