Maharashtra Police's New Task Force Tackles Drug Menace
The newly-formed Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Maharashtra will address the drug trade, focusing on pan-Maharashtra and inter-state operations. Led by senior IPS officer Sharda Raut, ANTF aims to enhance prosecution, coordinate with central agencies, and improve conviction rates. The task force's establishment follows the busting of significant drug networks.
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The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Maharashtra police is set to intensify efforts against drug-related crimes, ranging from trade crackdowns to prosecutions, according to senior officials.
Led by senior IPS officer Sharda Raut and Deputy Inspector General Pravin Patil, the ANTF comprises 346 personnel sanctioned in February and is poised to begin operations shortly.
With headquarters in Pune and Nagpur, the ANTF will target pan-Maharashtra and inter-state networks, aiming to dismantle drug trafficking operations and improve conviction rates under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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