Chhattisgarh Reports 2,599 Arrests in 1,434 Narcotics Cases Over 13 Months

In Chhattisgarh, 2,599 individuals were arrested in 1,434 narcotics cases over 13 months, with seizures including over 20,000 kg of ganja and more than 300,000 psychotropic drugs. BJP MLAs raised concerns about rising drug trafficking, addiction, and related deaths, citing national survey data estimating significant numbers of drug users and child addicts. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma rejected claims of laxity, emphasizing ongoing government efforts and detailed seizure statistics for 2025 and early 2026 to combat narcotics smuggling.