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Crime
Gujarat Deputy CM Urges Stronger Crackdown on Drugs After Law‑and‑Order Review
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:36 PM
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The Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the state’s law‑and‑order situation and called for intensified measures to curb drug trafficking and abuse.
The Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister convened a review of the state's law‑and‑order framework, citing growing concerns about drug‑related offences. He highlighted recent intelligence inputs that point to an increase in narcotics trafficking across major urban areas.
In his address, the deputy chief minister urged police and administrative officials to intensify surveillance, raids, and interdiction efforts targeting drug networks. He stressed the need for swift action to prevent further spread of illicit substances.
He also directed the state government to allocate additional resources for drug detection technology, rehabilitation centres, and public awareness campaigns. Senior officers have been asked to submit a comprehensive action plan within a week, with provisions for coordination with central agencies and neighboring states.
The call for a stepped‑up response reflects the administration's commitment to restoring public safety and curbing the social impact of drug abuse in Gujarat.
In his address, the deputy chief minister urged police and administrative officials to intensify surveillance, raids, and interdiction efforts targeting drug networks. He stressed the need for swift action to prevent further spread of illicit substances.
He also directed the state government to allocate additional resources for drug detection technology, rehabilitation centres, and public awareness campaigns. Senior officers have been asked to submit a comprehensive action plan within a week, with provisions for coordination with central agencies and neighboring states.
The call for a stepped‑up response reflects the administration's commitment to restoring public safety and curbing the social impact of drug abuse in Gujarat.