Union Home Minister congratulates Assam Police over a drug crackdown of 900-plus arrests and 180 crore in seizures

15 October 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam Police for a sustained crackdown against narcotics and drug networks.
The crackdown resulted in over 900 arrests and over 500 cases, with narcotics seized worth over 180 crore rupees.
Action was taken against 703 hotspots, and properties worth nearly 31 crore rupees have been attached, with the process still under way.
In a social media post the Home Minister said the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-29 reaffirms the commitment to dismantling drug networks, targeting their finances and protecting young people under the Nasha Mukt Bharat vision.
He said the fight against drugs will continue with unwavering resolve.