Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said it arrested 103 alleged drug smugglers and seized narcotics and cash during multiple raids conducted across the state as part of its ongoing anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh.
Bhagwant Mann: Seizures and Arrests
According to an official update shared by Anti Narcotics Task Force Punjab, the operation led to the recovery of 4 kg heroin, 2,715 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹3,700 suspected drug money. Authorities stated that coordinated raids were carried out simultaneously at several locations to disrupt supply networks.
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Rehabilitation Efforts
Police added that alongside enforcement action, 31 individuals were counselled and motivated to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, highlighting that the campaign focuses not only on arrests but also on reducing demand and supporting recovery.
Cumulative Crackdown Figures
Officials said that with the latest action, the total number of drug smugglers arrested in 363 days has reached 51,497, underscoring the scale of the statewide crackdown.
Government’s Stand
The anti-narcotics drive is a key priority for the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, which has repeatedly emphasized strict enforcement, intelligence-based operations, and rehabilitation initiatives to tackle drug abuse and trafficking.
Authorities indicated that the campaign will continue with intensified surveillance, inter-district coordination, and sustained action against organized drug networks.
Statewide Coordination and Intelligence Inputs
Senior police officials said the raids were conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs, with district police units working in close coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force. Surveillance on repeat offenders and inter-district drug routes has been intensified to prevent re-emergence of supply chains.
Legal Action and Follow-Up
All arrested persons are being produced before competent courts, and further investigation is underway to identify backward and forward linkages in the narcotics network. Police said efforts are being made to trace financiers and larger syndicates operating behind street-level peddlers.
