Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today congratulated Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Police for sustained crackdown against narcotics and a decisive blow to drug networks.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah posted on X, "A decisive blow to drug networks! Congratulations to Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji and Assam Police for this sustained crackdown, which has resulted in 945 arrests, 547 cases and narcotics seizures worth over ₹182 crore, alongside action against 703 hotspots and attachment of properties worth nearly ₹31 crore under process. Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat vision of PM Modi, the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29 reaffirms our resolve to dismantle drug networks, strike at their financial foundations and safeguard our youth. The fight against drugs will continue with unwavering resolve."

A decisive blow to drug networks! Congratulations to Assam CM Shri @himantabiswa Ji and Assam Police for this sustained crackdown, which has resulted in 945 arrests, 547 cases and narcotics seizures worth over ₹182 crore, alongside action against 703 hotspots and attachment of properties worth nearly ₹31 crore under process. Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat vision of PM Modi, the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29 reaffirms our resolve to dismantle drug networks, strike at their financial foundations and safeguard our youth. The fight against drugs will continue with unwavering resolve.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 15, 2026

As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Assam Police conducted a state-wide anti-drug operation on October 12, 2026, following intensive pre-operation action. The campaign resulted in the registration of 547 drug-related cases and the arrest of 945 accused.

Key achievements include:

* Seizure of narcotics and psychotropic substances worth approximately ₹182 crore.

* Execution of 73 non-bailable warrants (NBWs) and apprehension of 47 absconders, including 10 from other northeastern states.

* Raids at over 703 drug hotspots.

* Processing of properties worth approximately ₹31 crore for seizure, attachment or freezing.

* Processing of 157 proposals under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PITNDPS)

* Conduct of 2,229 raids under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), inspection of 3,662 business establishments and surveys of 2,943 educational institutions.

* 1,34,539 litres of liquor, including IMFL, seized or destroyed.

* Organisation of 633 awareness programmes, reaching 1,12,532 citizens and students.

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