Question 1888
At which of the following locations did Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launch the state-wide drugs disposal campaign in July 2026?
Answer
14th Assam Police Battalion campus at Doulashal
Why?
The correct answer is 14th Assam Police Battalion campus at Doulashal In News On July 13, 2026 , Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the State-level Drugs Disposal Campaign . Key Points The campaign was formally inaugurated at the 14th Assam Police Battalion campus located at Doulashal in Nalbari district . The Chief Minister used a secure drug disposal machine , provided by the Central Government , and operated a road roller over seized substances to start the process. This specific location was chosen for the state-level launch, while similar programs were conducted simultaneously across all districts of Assam. The 10th, 4th, and 7th battalions were not mentioned as the launch sites for this specific state-wide campaign in the news report. Additional Information The campaign aims to dispose of narcotic substances worth Rs 472.51 crore , including 58.88 kg of heroin , nearly 38,000 kg of ganja , and over 18.71 lakh methamphetamine and Yaba tablets . Over the last five years, Assam Police has registered 3,300 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act . The total value of narcotic substances seized by Assam Police to date stands at Rs 3,227 crore . Important Points The disposal of the seized drugs worth Rs 472.51 crore is expected to take approximately ten days . The initiative is part of a broader effort supported by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to strengthen inter-state coordination in the fight against drug trafficking.
