Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday claimed that the government is working tirelessly with all agencies to curb the drug menace in the state.
Following a formal notice submitted by MLAs Nirmal Biswas and Nayan Sarkar, urging urgent action under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, Chief Minister Dr Saha, who also holds the home portfolio on Monday said that the departments like Social Welfare, Home, Education, and Sports, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau, are executing structured plans to combat this challenge.
He emphasized a multi-pronged approach, integrating enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation and said that the government is committed to providing modern psychiatric and de-addiction facilities to every affected individual.
Official records reveal that between 2022 and 2024, 1,636 NDPS cases were registered, leading to the arrest of 2,677 individuals. Confiscated contraband included 2,39,067 kg of cannabis, 1,80,794 bottles of cough syrup, and 11,144 grams of heroin in 2024 alone, with a market value running into crores.
Dr Saha said, “The fight against drugs is not merely a law enforcement issue but a collective societal responsibility. The government is working tirelessly with multiple departments and agencies to curb the spread and use of narcotics.”