Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has directed a joint effort involving the Delhi Police, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and other relevant authorities to eradicate drug abuse in the national capital within the next three years. The initiative aims to tackle the growing menace of drug peddling and abuse, with targeted action and strategic planning to make Delhi drug-free by 2027.

Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Crime, Bhisham Singh, announced the ambitious plan on Sunday, revealing that a dedicated team would be formed to target drug peddlers and facilitate their arrests. Singh outlined the action plan, including the formation of special task forces to target locations known for drug trafficking.