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Which state government has recently set up Anti-Narcotics Task Force to check illicit liquor, and drug trade?
A)
Gujarat
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Jharkhand
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister "Yogi Adityanath" has ordered to confiscate the properties of those found involved in illicit liquor and drugs trade and put up their posters in public places, an official said Tuesday(23rd Aug 2022).
 
While reviewing the campaign against illicit liquor and narcotics, Adityanath said involvement in such trade should be seen as a national crime, not just a criminal offence and ordered concerned officials to take strict action against such people.
 
According to a statement issued by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar'Anti Narcotics Task Force' (ANTF) would be supervised by Additional Director General of Police (Crime).
 
In the first phase, Narcotics Police Stations would be established in Barabanki and Ghazipur districts, the statement said, adding that officers from agencies like Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) will be taken on deputation in ANTF.

Source : NDTV

Published On : August 24, 2022
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