T.N. forms Anti-Narcotics Task Force to combat drug menace
The Tamil Nadu government has established an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) with a budget of ₹264 crore to combat drug-related crimes. The force will operate under the Chief Minister and include specialized units for intelligence, investigation, and rehabilitation.
Why it matters
This represents a significant state-level investment in drug enforcement, reflecting growing concerns over narcotics trafficking and substance abuse.
The Tamil Nadu government has created an ‘Anti-Narcotics Task Force’ - a new unit to combat the menace of drugs. A total of ₹264 crore has been sanctioned to operationalise the force that would function under the direct control of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
A total of 65 ANTF units would be established across the State to detect and take stringent action against drug-related crimes. Dedicated police stations manned by an Inspector of Police and other supporting staff are set to come up in all cities and districts. An officer in the rank of an Additional Director General of Police would head the ATNF.
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