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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new Anti Narcotics Task Force within Assam Police to tackle drug trafficking. The unit will focus on legal and financial networks, while the state aims to raise its conviction rate in chargesheeted cases to 35 per cent
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Madhapur police arrested a techie for selling MDMA near Inorbit Mall. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
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Warangal narcotics police (EAGLE Force) arrested two men from Kerala and seized 129 kg of ganja during vehicle checks on Warangal-Khammam Highway. Two other suspects, Ajith and Vicky, are absconding.
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The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a PIL seeking stronger measures against drug trafficking, including time-bound NDPS investigations and trials, uniform search and seizure protocols, speedy forensic reports, special courts, property confiscation of traffickers and regulation of new psychoactive substances
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Five men were arrested near Guruvayur Temple in Kerala for allegedly plotting to kill a spa employee by disguising themselves as women to enter her hostel. Police also seized 15 grams of cannabis and booked them under multiple laws
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A Delhi court ordered framing of charges against a man accused of illegally possessing over 4,300 kg of codeine-based cough syrup. The court held that the evidence, including invoices and forensic findings, raised grave suspicion of illegal procurement and storage under the NDPS Act
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Attapur Police arrested five persons and booked two others in connection with the alleged possession and sale of narcotic substances. MDMA, Mephentermine Sulphate injections, Alprazolam tablets and syringes were seized, while efforts continue to apprehend the absconding accused.
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Khammam Two-Town police and the EAGLE force seized 113 kg of ganja worth ₹56.5 lakh and arrested four Maharashtra residents. Police also seized two vehicles, four mobile phones and cash, while launching a manhunt for two absconding accused.
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The Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department, along with the Drugs Control Administration, seized 5.860 kg of banned synthetic drug N-Benzylpiperazine worth Rs 1.60 crore during a raid in Nacharam. A case was registered, and investigations into the supply chain are continuing
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The Kumram Bheem Asifabad police destroyed 414 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.70 crore that had been seized in 110 cases over the last two years. SP Nitika Pant warned of strict action against those involved in ganja cultivation and smuggling.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a national anti-narcotics roadmap proposing action against 100 major drug cartels, mandatory financial investigations, tighter pharmaceutical controls, AI-enabled border surveillance, expanded de-addiction services and amendments to the NDPS Act to curb drug trafficking
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Centre will amend the NDPS Act to close loopholes exploited by narco syndicates. He urged states to share suggestions, strengthen real-time information sharing, and ensure result-oriented NCORD meetings to intensify the nationwide anti-drug campaign
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Lack of uniformity in bail jurisprudence under special statutes such as UAPA, NDPS Act and PMLA has created a legal vacuum within the higher judiciary
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The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of an accused in an MDMA-ecstasy tablets case, stressing that drug traffickers are destroying generations of youth. The court upheld the Madras High Court's order, citing the seriousness of offences under the NDPS Act
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (Hyderabad Zonal Unit) seized 11.4 kg of amphetamine (Crystal Meth) worth Rs 11.4 crore from two women at Secunderabad Railway Station. The drugs were hidden in trolley bags, and both accused have been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.
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Miyapur police arrested three persons and seized 12.6 grams of MDMA, four mobile phones and a Volkswagen car. The accused had allegedly purchased the drug from Bengaluru for consumption and sale. A case was registered under the NDPS Act
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In a special drive lasting four days, Telangana’s EAGLE Force apprehended 75 individuals involved in drug trafficking who had been absconding for years. The suspects were handed over to local police stations for legal proceedings.
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Telangana Prisons reported 42,566 inmate admissions in 2025, an 11.8 per cent rise over 2024. Cybercrime arrests surged 135 per cent, drunk-driving cases rose 150 per cent, and young first-time offenders formed the majority. Rehabilitation efforts also expanded
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The Secunderabad Government Railway Police (GRP) reported 2607 crime cases in 2025, a decline from 2835 in 2024. While thefts and bodily offences remained high, molestation and POCSO cases rose. Deaths from rail mishaps were reduced, but property losses increased to Rs 4.89 crore.
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In a joint operation, the EAGLE Force and local police arrested a 47-year-old woman, Hassa, in Banjara Hills for alleged possession of synthetic drugs. MDMA and an LSD blot were seized from her, and medical tests confirmed methamphetamine and amphetamine in her system.
