Punjab’s sustained crackdown against drug trafficking under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann continues to show strong momentum, as the state completed 308 days of Mission ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, a comprehensive campaign aimed at eliminating drugs from society.
Punjab Police Intensifies Anti-Drug Drive; 308 Days of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Marked
According to official data shared by Punjab Police, coordinated raids and intensive search operations were conducted at 347 locations across the state on the 308th day of the campaign. As a result, 119 drug smugglers were arrested, further tightening the noose around organised narcotics networks operating in Punjab.
With these latest arrests, the total number of drug traffickers apprehended during the 308-day drive has reached 43,095, highlighting the scale and consistency of the state’s anti-drug operations. Police officials said the campaign combines enforcement with awareness programmes to ensure long-term impact, especially among youth.
Mann government has positioned the anti-drug campaign as a key pillar
The initiative, launched with the backing of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, focuses not only on arrests but also on breaking supply chains, identifying repeat offenders, and strengthening community-level vigilance. Awareness drives under the #NashaMuktPunjab mission are being conducted in schools, colleges and villages to discourage drug use and encourage rehabilitation.
Senior officials said that intelligence-based policing, inter-district coordination and public participation have played a key role in sustaining the campaign. The government has repeatedly reiterated that there will be zero tolerance for drug-related crimes, and action will continue against both street-level peddlers and major suppliers.
The Mann government has positioned the anti-drug campaign as a key pillar of its governance agenda, aiming to restore social stability and protect future generations from substance abuse.
