Shimla, April 22 -- The Shimla Police has significantly improved the quality of investigations in cases registered under the NDPS Act against drug trafficking.

By ensuring thorough and in-depth investigations in all cases, the police have achieved remarkable success in dismantling major drug trafficking networks. This marks a clear and positive step towards eliminating drug abuse from society.

Notably, there has been a substantial increase in the identification and arrest of accused persons through backward linkages, making the anti-drug campaign more effective and robust.

In the year 2026 alone, within just about three and a half months, a total of 27 accused persons have been arrested based on backward linkages. This is the highest n...