Bhagwant Mann continued its crackdown on drug trafficking under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign, arresting 70 alleged drug smugglers during coordinated operations conducted across the state on Day 485 of the initiative.
Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Police arrests 70 drug smugglers in Day 485
According to Punjab Police, officers recovered 4.9 kg of heroin, 224 intoxicant pills/capsules, and ₹4,200 in suspected drug money from the arrested individuals. The raids were carried out by police teams led by officers of the SP and DSP ranks, who also conducted checking of suspicious persons at multiple locations.
The police also said that 10 individuals were counselled
The police also said that 10 individuals were counselled and persuaded to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment as part of the state’s efforts to address substance abuse through both enforcement and rehabilitation.
Punjab Police stated that a total of 70,595 alleged drug smugglers have been arrested since the launch of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, highlighting the sustained drive against narcotics across the state.
The anti-drug campaign is being carried out under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, which has maintained that strict action against drug traffickers, along with rehabilitation and public awareness, remains central to its strategy to curb drug abuse in Punjab.
