New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make drug-free India by December 31, 2029, calling for a united fight against narcotics over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years.

Shah made the announcement while addressing the Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial here in the national capital, mentioning that the drug menace is a serious challenge for the whole country.

"We have set a target to eliminate the drug menace from India by December 31, 2029," Shah said on the occasion.

To achieve the goal, the Home Minister called for a united fight against narcotics over the remaining part of 2026 and the next three years, according to a statement.

He urged police forces acros...