The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) decided to set up the State Narcotics Control Bureau (State NCB) under the Excise Department to deal with drug-related offences.
The government has also approved creation of 41 additional posts for special mobile units to intensify action against atrocities targeting Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. Posts will be distributed at Agali in Palakkad (16 posts), Mananthavady in Wayanad (14 posts) and Kasaragod (11 posts).
The cabinet also decided to set up a new NRI police station to deal with complaints and problems faced by non-resident Indians. A total of 25 posts will be created at the station, including posts for inspector (one), sub-inspectors (six), assistant sub-inspectors (6), senior civil constables (five), civil constables (seven).
Published – 10 March 2026 21:38 IST
