Last Updated: 3 October 2026

Certified Investigator Course: 730 investigating officers of Punjab Police trained in NDPS cases^[1]
-- 6-day course; 27 batches planned
-- Conducted at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala

Why it matters: Strong investigation and prosecution is needed for NDPS convictions
-- Punjab's conviction rate under the NDPS Act jumped to 89% (Sept 2026)^[2]

¶ What officers are trained on^[1:1]

• Detailed investigation of drug-related crimes under the NDPS Act
• Case preparation & prosecution procedures
• Preservation of evidence
• Legal aspects under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

¶ Related

• Reforms for Speedy Court Cases
• Anti Drugs drive and Success by AAP Govt

References:

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1. https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=212740 (Punjab Govt Press Release, 28 Oct 2025) ↩︎ ↩︎

2. https://theprint.in/india/punjabs-anti-drug-drive-sees-record-89-per-cent-conviction-rate-under-ndps-act-police/2896934/ ↩︎