India, July 19 -- Amid rising concerns of drug abuse, the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has initiated a coordinated crackdown across the district, officials informed on Friday.

Chairing a district-level committee meeting under the National Narcotics Coordination Portal (NCORD) on Thursday, district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma instructed officials to intensify action against illegal drug activity and ensure that Gautam Budh Nagar moves towards becoming a "narcotics-free district".

According to excise department officials, a major issue raised during the meeting was the unregulated commercial use of residential flats-particularly in high-rise societies-by owners and agents who are listing them on short-term property rental p...