Bhagwant Mann: Punjab’s statewide crackdown on drugs continued at full pace on Sunday, with the police conducting another large-scale operation under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ongoing campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’. The drive, now running for 270 straight days without a break, saw coordinated raids across the state aimed directly at drug suppliers and local peddling networks.
According to details shared by the Punjab Government, police teams carried out raids at 358 locations in a single day, resulting in the arrest of 104 drug smugglers. A total of 83 FIRs were registered during the operation. With these latest arrests, the number of smugglers held over the last 270 days has climbed to 38,150, reflecting the scale at which the anti-drug campaign is being executed.
Significant Recoveries in Fresh Raids
The latest sweep also led to the recovery of a sizable quantity of drugs and illegal money. Police officials reported seizing:
- 6.4 kg heroin
- 1.6 kg ICE (crystal meth)
- 389 intoxicant pills
- ₹6.96 lakh in drug money
Officers involved in the operation said the seizures point to both organised smuggling routes and smaller distribution chains still active across parts of Punjab.
A Campaign Running Without Pause
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly said that the fight against narcotics will continue aggressively until the drug network in the state is dismantled completely. His government’s campaign, which began months ago, has turned into one of the longest sustained anti-drug operations undertaken by the Punjab Police.
Officials say the continuity of the drive , going on for 270 days without interruption , has helped in keeping pressure on smuggling gangs that often try to regroup or shift their routes.
Public Appeal and Government Stand
The government’s post also carried a renewed appeal for public cooperation, reminding citizens that community reports and tip-offs have played a major role in tracing active drug peddlers. Mann has also reiterated that the state will not show leniency to anyone involved in the supply chain, regardless of position or influence.
With arrests continuing daily and major recoveries still being made, Punjab’s war on drugs looks set to intensify further. For now, the administration shows no signs of slowing down the campaign.
