Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Dhule Begins 100-Day Zero-Tolerance Drive Against Illegal Drugs
Dhule district is starting a 100-day campaign against illegal drugs.
Jaykumar Rawal gave the instructions at a government meeting.
The goal is to make Dhule drug-free.
Police and many other government departments will work together.
They will try to stop the sale, movement, smuggling and growing of drugs.
Officials will share information and inspect places together.
Because Dhule borders Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, agencies will also cooperate across state borders.
Officials who help the drug trade or ignore it may be suspended.
Jaykumar Rawal ordered a 100-day campaign to enforce zero tolerance against drug activity in Dhule district.
The campaign targets drug sales, transportation, smuggling and illegal cultivation.
Revenue, Police, Agriculture, Forest, Education, Health, Urban Development and Transport departments will share responsibility.
Officials were told to improve information sharing, conduct joint inspections and coordinate with agencies in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Employees found aiding or ignoring the narcotics trade could face strict departmental action, including suspension.
- Who
- Jaykumar Rawal, with Dhule district officials and multiple government departments, announced the campaign.
- What
- A 100-day zero-tolerance campaign against drug sales, transportation, smuggling and illegal cultivation.
- When
- Instructions were issued on Friday, with the campaign planned for the next 100 days.
- Where
- Dhule district, including areas along its borders with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To create a drug-free district, protect young people from addiction and support the goal of a capable youth population.
- Campaign duration
- 100 days
- Campaign focus
- Zero tolerance for illegal drug activity
- Announced by
- Jaykumar Rawal, Guardian Minister of Dhule
- Review meeting location
- District Collector’s office in Dhule
- Targeted activities
- Sale, transportation, smuggling and illegal cultivation of drugs
- Participating departments
- Revenue, Police, Agriculture, Forest, Education, Health, Urban Development, Transport and other relevant agencies
- Potential action against officials
- Strict departmental action, including suspension, for aiding, protecting or ignoring the illegal narcotics trade