Sandhu said the broader objective is to support the vision of a drug-free Delhi by 2027.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor T. S. Sandhu has approved the establishment of the city’s first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Police Station, marking an expansion of specialised policing efforts against drug-related crimes in the national capital.

The decision was announced alongside the destruction of around 1,700 kg of seized narcotics, valued at nearly Rs 72 crore, carried out at an incineration facility in Jahangirpuri. Officials said the move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement against the drug trade.

Sandhu said the broader objective is to support the vision of a drug-free Delhi by 2027, while urging young people to avoid substance abuse and focus on constructive paths.

In a parallel development, Delhi Police also returned more than 12,600 recovered mobile phones to their owners under a coordinated recovery drive. Authorities said nearly 16,000 devices were recovered this year, reflecting a recovery rate of about 74 per cent.

The initiative, known as “Operation Vishwas,” focuses on tracing and returning stolen, lost and snatched mobile phones using technology-driven policing methods.

Officials said the recoveries were made possible through coordinated efforts between field units, technical teams and district police stations, supported by data analysis and tracking systems.

Lieutenant Governor Sandhu credited technology-enabled policing and inter-agency coordination for improving results in both anti-drug enforcement and crime recovery operations, calling for continued public cooperation in maintaining law and order.