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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka sets up Anti-Narcotic Task Force to tackle drug related crimes in state
In a significant move to intensify its crackdown on drug-related crimes, the Karnataka government has established a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF). The new unit is designed to function as a specialised, state-level body focused on identifying, preventing, and dismantling drug networks across Karnataka. Amid growing drug-related crimes in Karnataka, the state government decided to form Anti-Narcotic Task Force. (Representational) Also Read - 'None of the women came forward voluntarily': What Prajwal Revanna told in court before conviction? According to an official government order issued on August 1, the ANTF will operate under the overall supervision of the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP), with daily operations overseen by the Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Command. The creation of this task force marks a strategic shift in Karnataka's anti-drug efforts, offering a more coordinated and intelligence-driven approach. The newly formed task force will consist of 10 sanctioned posts, including two Additional Superintendents of Police and two Assistant Commissioners of Police dedicated to supervising narcotics investigations. To bolster its manpower, the government has decided to reallocate 56 personnel from the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), including two inspectors and four sub-inspectors, to the ANTF. Additionally, the unit will enlist the support of external forensic experts, legal professionals, and data analysts on an outsourced basis to strengthen casework and intelligence analysis. Also Read - BJP was never silent on Prajwal Revanna, law must take its course: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi The government has pegged the annual recurring cost of operating the ANTF at ₹2.77 crore, covering staffing and other operational expenses. Home Minister G Parameshwara, speaking about the development, said the ANTF would function as a dynamic task force, acting swiftly on leads and intelligence inputs. 'Wherever the information comes from, the task force will move into action. Instructions have already been issued to all Superintendents of Police,' he told reporters. He added that the reallocation of personnel from the ANF was a strategic decision, especially in light of improved internal security conditions in Karnataka. 'We have declared that there are no longer any Naxals in the state. So, there was a discussion about disbanding the ANF. Instead, we decided to retain it in a limited form and redeploy staff where needed,' he said. The reorganisation also aligns with the state's restructuring of its cyber crime infrastructure. As part of this effort, the government has renamed 43 CEN (Cyber, Economic and Narcotics) police stations as cyber crime police stations, limiting their jurisdiction strictly to offences under the Information Technology Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These stations will no longer register narcotics or economic offence cases, with such matters now falling under the purview of the ANTF. (With PTI inputs)
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Six Naxals arrested, explosives seized in Chhattisgarh
Agency: Sukma, Aug 2 (PTI) Six Naxalites have been arrested from Sukma and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday. Podiyam Nanda (40) who carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, Hemla Joga (28), and Hemla Ganga (45) were arrested and explosives were seized from them in Sukma district on Friday, a senior police official said. They were apprehended from a forest in Rabdipara village under the Kerlapal police station limits during an anti-Naxal operation of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), local police and 159th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Nanda was active as a militia commander under Kerlapal Area Committee of the outlawed Maoist organization while the other two were its members, the official said. Two `tiffin-bombs' weighing 3 kg each, three detonators, two gelatin rods, cordex wires, electric fuse wires and two batteries were recovered from them, he added. In Bijapur district, three lower-rung Maoist cadres, identified as Sukki Hemla (50), Soma Uika (35) and Kallu Hapka (22), were apprehended on Saturday from a forest between Peddakorma and Bodla-Pusnar villages under the Bijapur police station limits, another police official said. The DRG, local police, along with 222nd battalion of CRPF, as well as 201st and 202nd battalions of CRPF's elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were out on an operation in the area, he added. Maoist uniforms, Naxal literature, a colour printer machine and other items were recovered from their possession, he said. The trio were involved in a gunfight with security forces on July 29 in the forest of Peddakorma-Bodla-Pusnar villages of the district, the official added. PTI COR KRK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Huge cache of arms & ammo recovered in Manipur
Imphal: In a significant crackdown on illegal arms in Manipur, security forces and police conducted a series of successful operations on Wednesday across Churachandpur and Thoubal districts, resulting in the seizure of a huge cache of weapons and ammunition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police sources confirmed that the combined operations led to the recovery of a large number of rifles, pistols, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and various types of ammunition. In Churachandpur, a search operation at Dampi Ridge near the general area of Songphel under Churachandpur police station yielded a substantial quantity of arms, ammunition, and tactical gear. The recovered items included 14 single-barrel rifles, 1 pistol with magazine, 1 Pompi (improvised firearm), 9 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 8 Pompi ammunition, 23 cartridges of 12 bore, 10 live rounds of .303 calibre, 1 live 9mm round, 3 blank .303 rounds, 3 helmets and 2 Boafeng radio communication sets. In a separate operation in Buallian village, police recovered 3 country-made single-barrel rifles and 1 country-made pistol. Additionally, security personnel seized 3 single-barrel rifles, 4 cartridges of 12 bore, 1 Pompi firearm, 4 Pompi bullets, 1 live 7.62mm round, 2 empty 5.56mm cases, and 4 tear smoke munitions in Tollen village and nearby areas. In Thoubal, an operation in the Langathel Hangoipat area, under Khongjom police station, resulted in the recovery of 4 Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) and 8 SLR magazines by Manipur Police. Authorities said investigations are underway to ascertain the origins of these weapons and the groups involved in their proliferation. Further operations are expected to continue in the coming days as part of a broader strategy to curb illegal arms smuggling and restore peace and stability. Meanwhile, Manipur Police and security forces also arrested five cadres belonging to different proscribed groups across Tuesday and Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Wednesday, an active member of the proscribed group PREPAK (PRO), identified as Ningombam Sanatomba Meitei (42), also known as Nanao alias Gomeiba, was arrested from his residence in Taothong Khunou, Imphal West district. He was allegedly involved in extorting money from the general public. A mobile phone with two SIM cards and an Aadhaar card were also seized from his possession. At the Ngaikhong Khunou check post, under Bishnupur police station, security forces detained two individuals allegedly linked to the RPF/PLA: Konjengbam Jiten Singh (38), an active cadre, and Khongbantabam Priyobarta Meitei (37), alias Tomba alias Abung. Both hailed from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai, Imphal West, and were reportedly involved in extorting funds from contractors and business owners. A silver Maruti 800 and two mobile phones were seized during the operation. In another operation, an active cadre of KCP (PWG), Md Azam (23) of Khurai Thangjam Khunou Chingya Leikai, was arrested from Kairang Chingya Leikai in Imphal East district under Heingang police station. Earlier, on Tuesday, security forces in Thoubal arrested Khundongbam Ashothama Singh (35), alias Apom, another active KCP (PWG) member. He was apprehended from Heirok Narengtatpi Loukon and was allegedly involved in extortion, threatening civilians and cadre recruitment. One mobile phone, 1 SIM card and 1 Honda Activa (without registration number) were seized from his possession. All arrested individuals are currently in police custody.
