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Haryana’s Unyielding Fight Against Drugs: Over 1,800 Arrests, Significant Seizures, and Community Engagement

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1 year ago

June 10, 2025

The Haryana Government has heightened its initiative against drug abuse, urging every citizen to actively participate in the mission for a drug-free Haryana. Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, has encouraged the public to take full advantage of the 24/7 MANAS helpline (1933), a confidential service aimed at empowering the community in the fight against narcotics.

Dr. Misra highlighted that citizens can report any information related to drug trafficking, including the sale, purchase, or illegal cultivation of drugs. The 1933 MANAS helpline provides a secure and anonymous platform for reporting, as well as accessing guidance and support for de-addiction and rehabilitation services.

She emphasized that the battle against drugs necessitates a united societal effort. While agencies like the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) play a vital role, their efforts alone cannot suffice.

“The Haryana Government is implementing a comprehensive approach, integrating structural, institutional, and digital reforms to dismantle the drug ecosystem from multiple angles,” she stated.

Advanced surveillance tools, including the GIS-enabled MAPDRUGS portal and mobile app, are being utilized for enhanced real-time monitoring and action against illegal drug cultivation and traffic.

Dr. Misra also underscored public mobilization efforts led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, particularly noting the launch of the Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0.

On the enforcement front, Dr. Misra revealed significant action taken in the first four months of 2025. The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) conducted major operations, resulting in the seizure of 22.40 kg of heroin, 57.78 kg of charas, 1,520.71 kg of ganja, 87.09 kg of opium, and 6,766.33 kg of poppy straw.

Additional seizures included 1,609 bottles of liquid narcotics, 48,982 capsules, 3,152 injectable narcotics, over 95,000 tablets, and 128.35 kg of opium poppy.

During this period, 1,130 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, with 143 involved in commercial quantities. A total of 1,801 offenders were arrested, including 332 for possession or trafficking of commercial drugs. Furthermore, 34 offenders were detained under the preventive clauses of the PITNDPS Act, 1988.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.