During a meeting with Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Punjab underscored the need for enhanced civil-military coordination to address security challenges along the state's 550km international border. They discussed expediting ongoing projects to strengthen the operational capabilities of the armed forces and addressed issues such as border management, internal security, and youth empowerment. Mann also highlighted the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' anti-drug campaign, which has led to the arrest of over 63,707 drug smugglers in just 437 days. He emphasized that combating drugs has become a collective movement, with citizens actively participating alongside the government. Furthermore, Mann mentioned ongoing welfare initiatives for armed forces personnel and the enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at preventing sacrilege incidents in the future.