Islamabad Police have launched a dedicated plainclothes intelligence unit to eliminate the use and sale of narcotics in educational institutions, according to a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
The report was presented during the hearing of a petition filed by a private nongovernmental organization. The case was heard by Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas, while Assistant Inspector General (Legal) Tahir Kazim submitted the police report, stating that a special intelligence wing has been established under the Special Branch.
Under the initiative, police officers in civilian clothing will monitor schools, colleges, universities, and their surrounding areas to detect drug-related activities. The unit will gather intelligence and coordinate immediate action with administrations of educational institutions.
The report noted that the initiative is part of a broader anti-narcotics campaign ordered by the IHC. Islamabad Police have held multiple coordination meetings with education regulators, the Anti-Narcotics Force, and representatives of more than 40 educational institutions to develop a unified policy against drugs.
Agreed measures include mandatory drug awareness seminars conducted by anti-narcotics experts, compulsory installation of CCTV cameras at entry points and sensitive areas connected to the Safe City system, joint security audits of institutions, and submission of monthly performance reports on anti-drug efforts.
According to enforcement data cited in the report, narcotics cases in educational institutions declined from 23 cases in 2024 to 11 cases so far in 2025, with authorities arresting all individuals involved.
