Bhagwant Mann: The Punjab Police India on Thursday said it has intensified its statewide crackdown on narcotics under its ongoing anti-drug campaign, leading to the arrest of 76 alleged smugglers in coordinated raids across multiple locations.
Bhagwant Mann: Drug Smugglers Arrested in Punjab
According to officials, the operation was carried out with support from ANTF Punjab, during which police recovered approximately 3.9 kg of heroin, 526 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹11,500 suspected to be drug proceeds. Authorities described the seizures as part of sustained enforcement efforts aimed at dismantling supply networks.
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Police stated that alongside enforcement action, authorities are also focusing on rehabilitation. As part of the latest drive, 36 individuals were counselled and encouraged to undergo de-addiction treatment, reflecting what officials called a “balanced strategy” combining strict policing with social intervention.
The crackdown is part of the ongoing campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” under which statewide raids are conducted regularly. Police data shows that over the course of 349 days of the initiative, a total of 49,440 alleged drug traffickers have been arrested across Punjab.
The anti-drug push is a priority for the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, which has repeatedly pledged strict action against narcotics networks while expanding rehabilitation measures for users.
Officials said operations will continue in the coming days as law enforcement agencies step up surveillance and intelligence-based action to curb drug trafficking in the state.
Officials added that special teams have been deployed in sensitive districts and border-adjacent areas to monitor suspected trafficking routes and identify repeat offenders. Intelligence units are also analysing digital communication and financial trails to track larger supply chains and dismantle organised syndicates allegedly involved in cross-state narcotics movement.
Senior officers said coordination has been strengthened between district police units, anti-narcotics teams, and local administration to ensure faster response during raids and follow-up investigations. They noted that such multi-agency collaboration has helped authorities act on tip-offs more effectively and conduct simultaneous operations at multiple locations.
