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Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Anti-Drug Campaign Hits Day 47: 121 Peddlers Arrested in Punjab on April 16

Punjab News: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ongoing mission 'Yudh Nashe De Viruddh', the Punjab Police continued its relentless crackdown on drug trafficking. On the 47th day of the campaign, April 16, as many as 121 drug peddlers

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Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ongoing mission 'Yudh Nashe De Viruddh', the Punjab Police continued its relentless crackdown on drug trafficking.

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Anti-Drug Campaign Hits Day 47

On the 47th day of the campaign, April 16, as many as 121 drug peddlers were arrested across the state. The operation led to the seizure of 4.7 kg heroin, 2.6 kg opium, and ₹1.08 lakh in drug money.

The campaign, which has been drawing widespread attention for its scale and impact, has so far resulted in the arrest of 6,284 peddlers in just 47 days.

121 Peddlers Arrested in Punjab on April 16

According to Special DGP Arpit Shukla, over 250 police teams were deployed, conducting raids at 499 locations across Punjab. The coordinated effort resulted in 71 FIRs being registered in a single day, signalling the Mann government’s commitment to fighting the drug menace head-on.

The state government reiterated its stand on maintaining zero tolerance against narcotics, with regular monitoring of the campaign being conducted at the highest levels. Senior officials from the Home and Police departments have been tasked with reviewing daily progress to ensure accountability and efficiency in operations. 

As part of the larger mission, the government is also investing in awareness campaigns in schools and villages, strengthening community policing models, and improving coordination with national agencies to cut off drug trafficking routes from across the borders. The administration remains firm that Punjab's youth must be protected from the clutches of substance abuse—an issue the Chief Minister has termed as both a social and national emergency.

 

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