Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil directed to set up anti-drug cells in every district to take action against drugs.
Review of anti-drug action in the state.
Mumbai: The Home Department has adopted a strict policy to curb the growing drug trade in the state and directed Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil to set up anti-drug cells at the district level under the chairmanship of the Superintendent of Police in each district to take action against drugs.
Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil reviewed the anti-narcotics action in the state and especially in Mumbai in a meeting held at the Ministry. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home Manukumar Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Appeals and Security, Anand Limaye, Director General of Police Sanjay Pandey, Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagarale, Additional Director General of Police Law and Order Rajendra Singh, Vineet Agarwal, Joint Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil, Milind Bharamba was present.
At present, the increasing inflow and consumption of narcotics in the state have become a matter of concern. Crime under the influence of drugs is on the rise. Home Minister Shri.
The police system needs to conduct a thorough investigation while taking action in drug cases. Strict action should also be taken against those involved in this transaction. He also directed the police to be vigilant in enforcing the growing drug use in the state.
In recent times, the sale of narcotics has started in the villages. Drug use has increased among school children and youth. Some drugs are used as drugs. Mr Walse Patil also said that necessary measures should be taken in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration to bring restrictions on these sales. Complaints are being made that drugs are being sold through online marketing. There are also complaints that factories that are currently closed are being used for drug production. The Home Minister directed the concerned authorities to set up committees to take joint action in all such places by the police, industry and the Food and Drug Administration.
A meeting of the heads of police departments across the state will be held soon under the chairmanship of the Home Minister, said Director General of Police Shri Pandey.
