Dehradun, July 31 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 28 Jul: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Uttarakhand STF will soon begin inspections of all de-addiction centres in the state, in coordination with the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA). This step is part of a larger plan to control drug abuse and ensure proper treatment in rehabilitation centres, senior officials said.

At present, 136 de-addiction centres are officially registered with SMHA. However, according to police reports, more than 200 such centres are operating across Uttarakhand. Authorities have now decided to take strict action against those centres that are running without proper registration.

In addition to inspecting rehab centres, STF, the Narcotics Control Bu...