Haryana to establish four more fast-track courts to expedite hearing of drug-related cases

Published on: 16 Nov 2023 at 10:43 AM

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The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, November 16

Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said that following the blueprint of Sirsa fast track court, seven more fast-track courts have been notified in Fatehabad, Ambala, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, and Panipat. The state government is actively working to establish four more fast-track courts in Gurugram, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Yamunanagar. This strategic initiative aims to expedite legal proceedings in the state.

Legal and IT Consultancy to Bolster Anti-Drug Campaign

While presiding over the 6th State level Committee meeting of NARCO Coordination Centre, Mr. Kaushal said that legal and IT consultants will be appointed under the Haryana Police Act 2007. This move aims to expedite the anti-drug campaign, reinforcing the government’s commitment to combat substance abuse effectively.

HSNCB’s Vigorous Anti-Drug Campaign

The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has demonstrated unwavering commitment and effectiveness in combating drug-related offenses. As of the first week of November, a total of 3,306 cases have been registered, leading to the arrest of 4,452 individuals involved in these offenses. Notably, 290 of these cases fall under the category of commercial quantity (CQ), resulting in the arrest of 493 individuals. In a proactive move to deter habitual offenders, the HSNCB has detained 33 individuals for a year under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in September 2023. To expedite the legal process for CQ cases, the reporting time for Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been significantly reduced to 15 days. Additionally, the HSNCB achieved a major breakthrough with the seizure of a monumental 40 quintals of poppy husk, marking one of the largest-ever hauls facilitated through technological interventions, he added.