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Mann Seeks ₹600 Cr From Shah To Set Up Special NDPS Courts

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

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January 12, 2025

CM also sought grant for the anti-narcotics task force (ANTF) and logistics for 5G jamming solution for prisons

- HT Correspondent

CHANDIGARH: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday has sought a one-time financial assistance of ₹600 crore from Union home minister Amit Shah to set up special NDPS courts for faster disposal of drug cases.

Mann said the drug problem in Punjab is disturbing the socioeconomic balance, leading to an increase in crime, domestic violence, and health issues.

Speaking via a video link in the regional conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security,' Mann urged the Centre to give Punjab financial assistance for 10 years —₹60 crore per year—for the creation of Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances courts and recruitment of public prosecutors, said an official release.

Mann said there were 35,000 drug cases pending for trial as of January 1, 2025, adding, at the present rate of disposal, on average, a sessions court takes seven years to complete the trial.

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