In May 2024, the Delhi High Court sought a response from the Central Government regarding a petition alleging that over 70,000 kg (70,772.54 kg) of heroin, valued at approximately ₹5 lakh crore in the international market, is missing from seizure records. [1]

Here are the key details regarding this case:

• The Allegation: The petitioner alleged a massive discrepancy between data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and data presented by the Minister of State for Home Affairs regarding heroin seizures in India between 2018 and 2020.
• Safety Concerns: The petition highlighted that this missing heroin poses significant threats to national security, social stability, and economic interests, urging an immediate investigation.
• Legal Action: The Delhi High Court issued a notice for replies to be filed within four weeks of the May 2024 order. [1]

This case emerged amid heightened concerns over major drug smuggling incidents, such as the 3,004 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port in 2021 and other large-scale narcotics seizures in the Gujarat region. [2, 3, 4]

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[1] https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-stand-on-disappearance-of-70000-kg-heroin-from-seizure-records/articleshow/109788180.cms

[2] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2121529

[3] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1757062

[4] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2101471

700000 heroin is missing in india court order

In May 2024, the 

Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Government regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging that 70,772 kg (roughly 70 tons) of seized heroin is missing or unaccounted for. 

Key details of the case include:

• The Claim: A petitioner alleged a massive “mismatch” between the drug seizure data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the figures shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Parliament for the years 2018 and 2020.
• Value: The missing drugs are estimated to be worth approximately ₹5 lakh crore ($60 billion) in the international market.
• Court Order: The court directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to file a reply explaining the discrepancy, noting that such a large disappearance could pose serious risks to national security and social stability.
• Status: The government’s stand was sought to clarify whether the discrepancy is due to a reporting error or actual missing inventory from seizure records.