Government to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicatesnarco syndicates

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on June 26, 2026, that the Centre will amend the NDPS Act to close loopholes used by narco syndicates, while the Ministry of Home Affairs is also establishing exclusive NDPS courts across India for faster convictions.

This move matters as it signals a more aggressive legal crackdown on drug peddlers and aims to improve the speed of justice in major narcotics cases.