Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
During the meeting, officers from the concerned departments briefed the chair about the status of NDPS cases in the district. DC emphasized strict implementation of the NDPS Act to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse.
DC directed the concerned officers to ensure timely disposal of cases in line with legal provisions and stressed the need for close coordination among all enforcement agencies to effectively tackle the menace of drugs.
On the occasion, Minga Sherpa announced that a brief session will be conducted next week with all Executive Magistrates on the NDPS Act to further strengthen awareness and enforcement at the grassroots level. ASP Baramulla, DySP Sopore, officers from Prosecution, and other concerned officials attended the meeting.