Direct SSPs To Monitor Probe In NDPS Cases, Submit Affidavit On Number Of Accused Not Arrested After Lapse Of 6 Months: High Court Tells Punjab DGP

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to closely monitor investigations into cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The court requested an affidavit detailing the number of accused who remain unarrested six months after FIRs were filed. This order aims to ensure diligent investigation and prompt action in drug-related cases, addressing concerns about the delay in apprehending suspects. The High Court’s directive is part of broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement and judicial oversight in combating drug trafficking.