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Former DGP O P Singh to Head Haryana’s New Anti‑Drug Agency Sankalp
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:02 PM
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Former Director General of Police O P Singh has been appointed to lead Haryana’s newly formed anti‑drug body, Sankalp, aimed at curbing drug abuse across the state.
The Haryana government has announced that former Director General of Police O P Singh will head the state’s newly established anti‑drug agency, Sankalp. The appointment was made to leverage Singh’s extensive experience in law enforcement and drug‑related operations.
Sankalp, which will operate under the state’s Home Department, is set to coordinate with police, judiciary, and rehabilitation centres to strengthen drug‑control measures. The agency’s mandate includes intelligence gathering, prevention campaigns, and support for drug‑addicted individuals.
In a statement, the Home Minister highlighted Singh’s track record in reducing drug trafficking and praised the new body’s potential to bring a unified approach to the drug problem in Haryana. The agency is expected to launch its first major operation in the coming weeks.
Sankalp, which will operate under the state’s Home Department, is set to coordinate with police, judiciary, and rehabilitation centres to strengthen drug‑control measures. The agency’s mandate includes intelligence gathering, prevention campaigns, and support for drug‑addicted individuals.
In a statement, the Home Minister highlighted Singh’s track record in reducing drug trafficking and praised the new body’s potential to bring a unified approach to the drug problem in Haryana. The agency is expected to launch its first major operation in the coming weeks.