The drug problem needs a more stringent approach.

NCB Drug Seizures

Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 05:05:36 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-05 00:13:09

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Following the dilution of the NDPS Act in 2001, the opium consumption rate increased to 2.8 percent in Punjab, 2.6 percent in Haryana, and 1.7 percent in Himachal.

The article states that the need of the hour is to make the NDPS act more stringent to curb the drug menace. The drug problem has been increasing nationwide, and stricter rules will help control the situation.

The article quotes Himachal DGP SR Mardi, who says that there is a need to revisit the NDPS Act to combat the problem of drugs and ensure that the accused are not granted bail.

He also added that there had been allegations that the Act was misused to settle personal scores and wreak political vendetta against opponents.

He concludes by stating that alternative crops and industries should be introduced to wean away people from such illegal activities.

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