The concern follows a sharp rise in seizures of synthetic drugs across Madhya Pradesh, including MDMA, mephedrone, amphetamines and prescription psychotropic substances. Police investigations have increasingly drawn in agencies from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and central enforcement bodies, underlining the inter-state nature of the syndicates operating in the region.
According to Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Kailash Makwana, a coordinated national campaign will begin on April 1, 2026. “The Home Minister has given explicit directions during the National Narcotics Coordination meeting. All states have been asked to act decisively and in a mission mode against drug networks,” Makwana said.
Under the proposed “Drugs Free India Mission,” enforcement will span three years, with the Narcotics Wing of the Madhya Pradesh Police playing a central role. Senior officials said an action plan is being finalised under the supervision of Additional Director General K.P. Venkateshwar Rao, focusing on dismantling supply chains rather than isolated arrests.
Data from the Narcotics Control Bureau’s 2024 report underscores the urgency. Seizures of synthetic drugs have increased nearly six-fold compared to 2019, indicating not only wider availability but also rising demand. Investigators warn that these substances are increasingly targeting younger populations and urban centres.
Recent cases highlight the depth of the problem. In Indore, police recovered MD drugs valued at nearly ₹1 crore, while a major MD manufacturing unit worth ₹10 crore was busted in Ratlam. Bhopal has previously seen seizures exceeding 900 kilograms, and districts such as Neemuch, Mandsaur and Agar Malwa have reported repeated raids on illegal drug factories.
Officials say the new strategy will rely heavily on intelligence-led policing, technological surveillance and closer coordination with neighbouring states. The focus will be on identifying production hubs, choking financial routes and neutralising organised gangs operating across borders.
With zero tolerance as the stated policy, authorities acknowledge the challenge ahead. The coming months will test whether sustained coordination and political backing can translate into tangible results on the ground and curb the narcotics menace that has tightened its grip on Madhya Pradesh.
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