Chandigarh, Nov. 1 -- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh Zonal Unit, has secured confirmation of the freezing of 25 immovable properties worth approximately Rs.20.10 crore in connection with an inter-state pharmaceutical drug diversion case involving the illegal distribution of psychotropic medicines across seven states.

The Competent Authority under the SAFEM (FOP) and NDPS Acts, New Delhi, confirmed the freezing order on October 30, 2026, under Section 68F(2) of the NDPS Act, 1985. The properties, having an aggregate invested value of Rs 20,10,51,211, were initially frozen by the NCB on October 2, 2026, during the investigation.

According to the NCB, its financial investigation revealed that proceeds from the sale of diver...