Supreme Court Urges Central Intervention to Combat Drug Crisis in Punjab
"Centre's Intervention May Be Needed": Top Court On Drugs Menace In Punjab
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The Supreme Court of India has raised alarms over the escalating drug crisis in Punjab, emphasizing the need for a coordinated effort between state and central governments. The court highlighted the tragic impact on families, citing a mother who lost all five sons to addiction, and called for a focus on major traffickers rather than low-level offenders.
- 01Supreme Court expresses concern over the alarming drug crisis in Punjab.
- 02A mother lost all five of her sons to drug addiction, highlighting the human toll.
- 03The court suggests that central government intervention may be necessary.
- 04State police are criticized for targeting low-level offenders instead of major traffickers.
- 05Plans for specialized courts to expedite trials under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are proposed.
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The Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating drug crisis in Punjab, labeling the situation as alarming. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted a heartbreaking case of a mother who lost all five of her sons to drug addiction, emphasizing the urgent need for a fundamental shift in the state's approach to tackling narcotics. The court suggested that intervention from the central government might be necessary, urging both state and central agencies to collaborate towards the common goal of eradicating the drug menace. Furthermore, the bench criticized the state police for focusing on low-level offenders for publicity while allowing major traffickers to evade justice. Ludhiana has been identified as a significant hub for this trade. To address the backlog of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the court proposed the establishment of specialized NDPS courts across all states to expedite the trial process.
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The Supreme Court's call for intervention could lead to more effective strategies against drug trafficking in Punjab, potentially reducing addiction rates and improving community safety.
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