13 special courts proposed to fast-track narcotics cases in A.P., says DGP
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Why in news
The DGP of Andhra Pradesh announced the establishment of 13 special courts to fast-track approximately 7,000 pending narcotics-related cases.
Background
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta announced the initiative to address a backlog of nearly 7,000 drug-related cases in Andhra Pradesh. The government plans to supply 10,000 drug testing kits to police in the first phase of the crackdown.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAndhra Pradesh has nearly 7,000 drug-related cases pending in courts.
- FactThe government will supply 10,000 drug testing kits to police in the first phase.
- BodyEAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement) is the body spearheading the initiative.
- PlaceThe initiative is specific to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in combating the narcotics trade in India and suggest measures to expedite judicial proceedings in such cases.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial bottleneck: High pendency of narcotics cases delaying conviction rates and deterrence
- Logistical gap: Requirement for widespread distribution of testing kits and specialized forensic training
- Inter-agency coordination: Need for seamless data sharing between law enforcement and judicial bodies
Keywords: judicial pendency · narcotics enforcement · law enforcement · specialized courts · drug abuse
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