Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Assam Destroys Rs 300 Crore Drugs During 100-Day Crackdown
The Assam government is taking strong action against illegal drugs.
In the first 100 days of the administration, it destroyed drugs worth about Rs 300 crore.
The drugs were burned at a special facility in Nalbari district.
Officials say this prevents the seized drugs from returning to the streets.
Police and other agencies are also trying to arrest sellers and break trafficking networks.
In a separate 10-day campaign, authorities seized drugs worth Rs 472.51 crore.
The seizures included heroin and ganja.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the crackdown will continue.
Assam destroyed narcotics valued at around Rs 300 crore during the first 100 days of the BJP-led administration.
The contraband was destroyed at Assam’s first dedicated narcotics incineration facility in Daulasal, Nalbari district.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the campaign aims to disrupt drug supply chains and trafficking networks.
Operations across nine districts over 10 days resulted in seizures estimated at Rs 472.51 crore.
The seizures included about 30.7 kg of heroin and 5,499 kg of ganja, along with other prohibited substances.
- Who
- The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Destroyed narcotics worth around Rs 300 crore and reported additional seizures worth Rs 472.51 crore.
- When
- During the first 100 days of the BJP-led administration; additional seizures were made during a 10-day operation.
- Where
- The destruction took place at Daulasal in Nalbari district, Assam; seizures were made across nine districts.
- Why
- To prevent seized drugs from re-entering circulation and disrupt drug-trafficking networks.
- Destroyed narcotics
- Approximately Rs 300 crore worth
- Destruction site
- Assam’s first dedicated narcotics incineration facility at Daulasal, Nalbari district
- Additional seizures
- Estimated at Rs 472.51 crore
- Operation period
- 10 days across nine districts
- Heroin seized
- Approximately 30.7 kg
- Ganja seized
- Approximately 5,499 kg
- Campaign theme
- 100 days of Surakshit Assam