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Islamabad High Court Warns Principals Will Be Held Liable for Drugs on Campus

The court signaled a shift to enforcement with inspections ordered plus detailed reports due.

Overview

  • Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued the warning during hearings on complaints about drugs in federal educational institutions.
  • Federal police reported 1,314 narcotics cases and 1,408 arrests this year in data presented to the court.
  • Police said operations near schools led to 22 arrests and seizures of 3 kg heroin, 3 kg crystal meth and 18 kg hashish.
  • The court directed police to inspect institutions where cases were reported and to submit comprehensive findings.
  • Justice Minhas questioned anti-drug committee performance, sought reports, urged SOP updates to trigger action against principals and owners, and ordered suspects be asked which schools they supplied.