Surge in Narcotic Seizures in Haryana | 04 Jul 2025
Why in News?
Haryana has witnessed a sharp rise in the seizure of narcotics, particularly heroin and cocaine, in the first half of 2025.
- According to the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB), heroin seizures in the state more than doubled, while the quantity of cocaine recovered increased by over 14 times compared to the same period in 2024.
Key Points
- Rise in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Cases:
- Drug-related FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 increased by 28.75%, with 1,858 cases registered from January to June 2025, compared to 1,657 in 2024 in Haryana.
- Commercial quantity cases rose by nearly 29%, from 166 in 2024 to 233 in 2025—often involving organised trafficking groups.
- Drug-related FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 increased by 28.75%, with 1,858 cases registered from January to June 2025, compared to 1,657 in 2024 in Haryana.
- Drug Prevalence in India (Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Data):
- Cannabis: 3.1 crore people (2.8%) are cannabis users, with 72 lakh (0.66%) facing cannabis-related issues.
- Opioid Use: 2.06% of the population uses opioids, and nearly 0.55% (60 lakh) require treatment services for opioid dependence.
- Sedative: 1.18 crore (1.08%) individuals use sedatives for non-medical purposes.
- Inhalant: Inhalant abuse affects 1.7% of children and adolescents, significantly higher than the 0.58% prevalence in adults. Approximately 18 lakh children require assistance to address inhalant abuse.
- Injecting Drug Use: Approximately 8.5 lakh people inject drugs, known as People Who Inject Drugs (PWID).
- Related Measures:
- Legislative:
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985: It regulates the production, manufacture, and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988 govern the legal framework for controlling and preventing drug trafficking and abuse.
- Institutional Measures:
- National Investigation Agency (NIA): It is the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
- It investigates cases with interstate and international links, including drug smuggling networks tied to terrorism, arms trafficking, and cross-border infiltration.
- National Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB):
- NCB is a nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India. It coordinates with national and international agencies and participates in initiatives such as the SAARC Drug Offences Monitoring Desk (SDOMD).
- Other Enforcement Agencies: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Customs Department, and various law enforcement agencies work together to curb drug trafficking.
- National Investigation Agency (NIA): It is the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
- Legislative:
Different Drug Types and Substances
Drug Type |
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Stimulants |
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Depressants |
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Hallucinogens |
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Dissociative Drugs |
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Opioids |
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Inhalants |
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Cannabis |
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