Gujarat Police plan to establish 41 new Anti‑Narcotics Wings across the state, bolstering the fight against drug trafficking. Six dedicated police stations will support the Anti‑Narcotics Task Force, and a cutting‑edge investigative tool, NARIT‑AI, will modernize case handling.

  • 41 Anti‑Narcotics Wings to be set up across Gujarat
  • Six dedicated police stations for the Anti‑Narcotics Task Force
  • New investigative tool NARIT‑AI to modernize drug cases

Gujarat Police have issued an order to create at least one Anti‑Narcotics Wing (ANW) in each of the state’s 34 districts, with two wings in the coastal Kutch district. The move strengthens the Anti‑Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) announced in August 2025.

Recent high‑profile seizures—over 3,000 kg of hashish, meth and morphine in February 2024 and 118 kg of cocaine off Mundra in May 2024—have highlighted Gujarat’s role as both a maritime entry point and a production hub for synthetic drugs. In the past five years, more than 3,700 NDPS cases were registered and 5,346 accused were arrested, with seizures worth roughly ₹13,600 crore.

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Each ANW will operate under the district or city police, which already host Special Operations Groups (SOG) for drug investigations. An ANW will be staffed by eight officers, including an Inspector and a Sub‑Inspector, without additional recruitment.

Supervision will rest with a joint/additional commissioner in commissionerates and the Superintendent of Police in districts. The wings will focus exclusively on narcotics, and the order warns of strict action against any local officer whose negligence hampers investigations.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the unprecedented scaling of dedicated anti‑narcotics units signals Gujarat’s intent to become a deterrent hub against both international smuggling routes and domestic synthetic drug production, potentially reshaping India’s overall drug‑control landscape.

"Without technological upgrades and structural revamps, any state’s drug‑control strategy remains half‑baked," says national security analyst Dr. Anjali Verma.
Did You Know?: Gujarat’s Kutch district covers an area larger than the combined size of Haryana and Kerala, justifying the need for two separate ANWs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When will the new Anti‑Narcotics Wings become operational?
A: The Gujarat DGP ordered that all ANWs be established within one week of the directive.

Q2: What is NARIT‑AI and how will it be used?
A: NARIT‑AI is an AI‑driven analysis tool designed to integrate legal provisions, case law, and evidence chains, providing real‑time insights for complex NDPS investigations.