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Punjab Police to deploy GPS-enabled anklets for drug smugglers on bail

The initiative underlines a shift towards court-approved electronic surveillance in the Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign to prevent repeat offences.

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Overview

  • GPS-enabled anklets will be court-approved and deployed selectively to monitor high-risk suspects released on bail.
  • An AI-powered system will consolidate district data on arrested smugglers for forward and backward linkages to disrupt trafficking networks.
  • Anti-drone systems scheduled for July and August delivery aim to intercept aerial smuggling of narcotics and weapons.
  • New de-addiction programmes will span OAAT clinics for outpatients, rehabilitation centres inside jails and community-led support involving village panchayats.
  • The drive has led to 13,038 arrests, 8,344 FIRs under the NDPS Act and a 90% conviction rate in 1,205 concluded trials.