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Shift from arrests to networks: Punjab unveils 60-day anti-drug strategy

Summary by Hindustan Times
Facing criticism following activist’s murder, state targets 435 hotspots with coordinated policing, infrastructure upgrades, and targeted rehab programmes.

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To strengthen the anti-drug campaign and keep youth away from drugs, the Punjab government has focused on strengthening the police system and promoting sports activities. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the approval of 117 new vehicles for Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) during a review meeting of the "War Against Drugs" campaign at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur. The Chief Minister stated that police have been empowe…

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday conducted a high-level review of the "War Against Drugs" campaign at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur. During the review, he stated unequivocally that eradicating the drug scourge from the state is the government's foremost commitment. The Chief Minister announced that the police have been given complete freedom to take strict action against drug smugglers without any political interferenc…

·Bhopal, India
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CM Mann said, "Continuous action against drug traffickers has helped break the supply chain. The government will continue to take strict action against those who are pushing Punjab's youth into drug addiction."

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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