Bhagwant Mann's Government Intensifies Anti-Drug Crackdown, Takes Bulldozer Action Against Smugglers' Properties in Khanna

The Punjab government, headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is taking the campaign to eliminate the drug vice from the state on a war footing. The government recently gave a strong demonstration of its zero-tolerance approach when a bulldozer was used to raze the illicit assets of a drug trafficker in the Khanna region. This move reflects a determination to dismantle the rings of all those who are making money through the illegal drug business.

Dramatic Action Against Illicit Assets

The AAP Punjab unit, through its official social media account on platform X, announced launching the "bulldozer campaign" from Khanna as part of its "war against drugs." The razing was conducted in Chakki village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Machhiwara Sahib police station, with a sizeable contingent of police personnel on the ground to ensure the operation ran smoothly. This public display of action is being generally seen as a big and major step by the Mann government, giving a strong message to drug traffickers that their illegal funds will not be spared.

A Growing Trend: The Bulldozer Policy

This is not the first time the Mann government has been forced to take such an action. The government has already employed bulldozers to raze the houses of drug peddlers in areas such as Ludhiana, Sangrur, and Patiala. The policy has been likened to the "bulldozer action" often undertaken by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's regime against offenders. Seizing assets that have been bought with drug money, the Punjab government seeks to strike smugglers where they least expect it: at their financial roots. This tactic is one of the pillars of the government's campaign to create a sense of fear in the hearts of those who exploit the state's youth.

Comprehensive Strategy to Counter Drug Menace

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has personally spearheaded the campaign, conducting routine review meetings with top state officials to keep an eye on the pace of the anti-drug campaign. The multi-faceted strategy of the government includes not just tough law enforcement but also rehabilitation. The Punjab Police have posted impressive successes in their campaigns, with many arrests and major seizures of drugs. The long-term objective of this overall strategy is to liberate the state's youth from the stranglehold of drug dependence and help build a healthier, more affluent future for all citizens. The government's sheer determination is viewed as a ray of hope for the citizens of Punjab, who have had to endure the menace of drug addiction for a long time.