Panchkula, June 18 -- : In a major step aimed at strengthening the fight against drug trafficking and ensuring speedy disposal of narcotics-related cases, the Haryana Government has notified the establishment of 13 additional exclusive Fast-Track Special Courts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 across the state.

The notification was issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Administration of Justice Department, Sudhir Rajpal, under powers conferred by Section 36 of the NDPS Act and with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

According to the notification, the state government has established one Court of Additional Sessions Judge each in Faridabad, Gurugram, Panchkula, Ro...