# Karnataka Considers Empowering Anti-Narcotics Task Force

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-27
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/antf-likely-to-be-empowered-with-police-station-powers/article71262696.ece
- Language: en
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The Karnataka government is considering granting police station powers to the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) to enhance its ability to investigate and prosecute narcotics cases.

## Key takeaways

- The ANTF currently lacks independent powers to book cases and investigate narcotics cases.
- Empowering the ANTF would enable it to build intelligence on narcotics supply networks and improve conviction rates.
- The move is part of the State government's efforts to combat the narcotics menace in Karnataka.

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