India, March 2 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday declared that his government will adopt a 'zero-tolerance' policy towards drugs, stating that any police officer found involved in drug-related crimes will be expelled immediately from service.

"There was a discussion on the actions being to be taken in cases related to drugs. The state government made it clear that no police officer will be spared if found involved in drug-related offences. Strict action, including dismissal, will be taken against them," Fadnavis said.

At the state-level conference with the Indian Police Service (IPS) held in Thane, discussions were held among the officers on the implementation of three newly passed laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya...