Punjab Chief Minister Mann Vows to Eliminate Drug Issues in State
Will erase 'blot of drugs' from Punjab: CM Mann
Hindustan Times
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has pledged to eradicate the drug problem in Punjab through the anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashean Virudh,' which has led to the arrest of over 63,000 drug smugglers. He emphasized the importance of public support in this initiative and highlighted the government's ongoing efforts against organized crime.
- 01Over 63,000 drug smugglers arrested in 437 days under the anti-drug campaign.
- 02The campaign 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' aims to make Punjab drug-free.
- 03Mann calls for public support to turn the fight against drugs into a people's movement.
- 04The government is also addressing organized crime and women's welfare.
- 05A new anti-sacrilege law aims to prevent incidents against the Guru Granth Sahib.
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During an anti-drug awareness program in Batala, Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the government's commitment to eliminate the drug menace from the state. He reported that 63,707 drug smugglers have been arrested in 437 days under the 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign, which has significantly disrupted the narcotics network. Mann emphasized that this initiative has transformed into a people's movement, urging citizens to support the campaign for a drug-free Punjab. He also highlighted the success of the 112-day 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign against organized crime and ongoing welfare measures for women. Furthermore, Mann discussed the enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026, which imposes stricter penalties for sacrilege, asserting that such acts threaten communal harmony. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve through this legislation, reinforcing the sacred duty to protect the sanctity of the Guru Granth Sahib.
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The aggressive anti-drug measures aim to create a safer environment for residents of Punjab, potentially reducing drug-related crime and improving public health.
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