Anurag Dhanda: Punjab’s politics became a lot more tense after the court did not grant bail to Bikram Singh Majithia, a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), in the current drug trafficking case. The decision caused strong reactions from people in all parties, but AAP leader Anurag Dhanda’s response was the most notable. He said that Punjab’s “drug network is finished” and backed his statement with seven shocking claims, saying that the state’s anti-drug campaign is finally having effects that can’t be undone.
Anurag Dhanda: Dhanda said that the court’s decision was a sign of renewed strength in Punjab’s courts and police. He also said that the crackdown is now focused on people who used to seem like they couldn’t be touched. He said that drug gangs grew because of past governments and that “political blessings” kept the network going for so long. But he says the last few years have made big changes to the scene.
1. Core Drug Cartels Totally Ruined
Dhanda said that the people in charge of Punjab’s drug routes have either been caught or had to leave the state. He said that many important supply lines have been broken up, leaving trade without a structure to run it.
2. Stop of Political Patronage
The AAP head said that politicians protecting traffickers was over. He said, “Leaders can’t call the police for a favour anymore,” suggesting that the rejection of Majithia’s bail makes this change stronger.
3. Increased Surveillance in the Border Zone
He said that border areas now have more drones, surveillance, and intelligence mapping, which makes it very hard for people to smuggle things across the border.
4. A higher conviction rate is a good sign
Dhanda said that convictions in drug cases have gone up because it is easier to investigate and collect proof. He added, “Cases aren’t stuck for years anymore.”
5. Youth Rehabilitation Programs Made Stronger
He says that many young people are being treated for drug addiction, which lowers the opioid market and weakens the demand cycle.
6. International Drug Connections Being Investigated
Dhanda said that world networks linked to Punjab’s drug rings are being closely monitored by agencies. This includes ties with organized crime groups in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
7. The Majithia case is a sign of a bigger change
He came to the conclusion that Majithia’s bail rejection is not only a legal decision but also a message that everyone is now held accountable, no matter how important their politics are.
