Sampadak Express reveals a sharp rise in drug-related crimes across India. From Uttar Pradesh to Kerala, narcotics use and trafficking continue to escalate. A recent parliamentary reply exposed troubling NDPS Act statistics, showing rising case numbers and poor resolution rates.
Statewise NDPS Case Breakdown
To highlight the issue, Sampadak Express compiled the following data from official records:
| 🏛️ State | 📅 Cases Registered (2020) | 📅 Cases Registered (2022) | ✅ Cases Disposed (2020) | ✅ Cases Disposed (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 866 | 1,391 | 12 | Data not disclosed |
| Uttar Pradesh | Data not disclosed | Significant increase | Data not disclosed | Data not disclosed |
| Kerala | Data not disclosed | Sharp rise | Data not disclosed | Data not disclosed |
| Maharashtra | Data not disclosed | Over 2× increase | Data not disclosed | Data not disclosed |
| Punjab | Data not disclosed | High prevalence | Data not disclosed | Data not disclosed |
Sampadak Express notes that only 6 out of 100 NDPS cases reach resolution nationwide. This low rate reflects serious enforcement gaps and slow judicial processes.
Government Boosts Narcotics Control Funding
To counter trafficking, the central government increased support through the Financial Assistance to States for Narcotics Control scheme. Over five years, officials added ₹50 crore to the budget. This funding helps states and union territories strengthen enforcement.
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) jointly manage the program. Together, they aim to disrupt trafficking networks and improve ground-level policing.
NDPS Act Sees Key Amendments
Alongside financial aid, the government introduced major regulatory changes:
- Authorities notified 14 sedatives and 29 psychotropic substances.
- Officials added 28 precursor chemicals to the NDPS schedule.
