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3.9 lakh cases pending, Centre tells states to set up special courts for drug crimes

3.9 lakh drug cases pending, Centre pushes states to set up special courts

August 03, 2026 10:57 am

Punjab, with 60,000 cases pending, has no special NDPS court; Kerala, with a backlog of 50,000 cases, has just two.

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‘Large-scale narco-terror conspiracy’: Tripura High Court warns of deadly link between drug influx, HIV surge in state

February 17, 2026 5:52 pm

Tripura High Court News: Flagging the ‘crime against society and humanity’, the Tripura High Court said the state is facing regular problems with narcotic drugs, leading to HIV/AIDS.

An FIR was registered at the police station in Sector 17 under relevant provisions of the BNS, and the probe was later handed over to the Crime Branch.

42 kg heroin, 4 grenades seized in Amritsar, links to cross-border networks suspected

January 29, 2026 8:40 pm

Preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered narcotics, arms, and explosives were dropped via drones from across the international border, indicating the involvement of an organised cross-border narco-terror network.

The opposition, however, alleged political involvement in the state's growing contraband network.

Tripura intensifies anti-narcotics operation after massive drug bust, Opposition leader alleges involvement of ruling party and administration

October 19, 2025 3:39 pm

Recent operations have yielded drugs valued at over Rs 134.50 crore, highlighting concerns about a broader smuggling network.

Citing 'illegal custody', Delhi HC grants bail to Ethiopian national held from Delhi airport for narcotics smuggling in 2023

June 04, 2025 1:51 pm

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the Ethiopian national, noting procedural issues, including the failure to present him before a magistrate within 24 hours after his interception.