Punjab News: War Against Drugs ! 113 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, ₹24,210 Drug Money Seized – Bhagwant Mann Govt Intensifies Crackdown

On the 134th day of the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government continues its relentless crackdown on drug trafficking across the state. In a major development, law enforcement agencies seized 4.2 kg of heroin, arrested 113 drug smugglers, and registered 93 FIRs in a single day of operations. 

Day 134 of War Against Drugs

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In its latest update, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab revealed that the police carried out 423 targeted raids across several districts. Teams also inspected 411 medical shops in six districts to clamp down on the illegal sale of pharmaceutical drugs.

Major Seizures and Arrests on Day 134:

Heroin recovered: 4.2 kilograms

Poppy husk (Chura Post): 120 kilograms

Drug money seized: ₹24,210

Drug traffickers arrested: 113

FIRs registered: 93

Raids conducted: 423

Medical shops inspected: 411

The Bhagwant Mann-led administration has been vigorously executing its “Yudh Nashean De Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign since the beginning of 2024, aiming to dismantle the deep-rooted drug networks that have plagued Punjab for decades.

Officials said that the State Narcotics Control Bureau and district police teams are using advanced surveillance tools, local intelligence, and targeted search operations to uproot smuggling syndicates. The administration has also been working with central agencies to monitor drug inflow from international and inter-state routes.

The Punjab government reaffirmed its commitment to making Punjab drug-free and safe for youth, encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity through helplines and community policing initiatives.

With increasing seizures and arrests, the campaign is gaining momentum — making a powerful statement against the drug menace that has long afflicted the state. 

The government is also focusing on rehabilitation programs for addicts, awareness drives in schools and colleges, and strengthening community participation to ensure a long-term and sustainable victory against drug abuse.