Bhagwant Mann: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s anti-drug campaign isn’t slowing down. The drive was launched in March 2025 as “Yudh Nashian Virudh” and is now in its second year with sustained momentum and aggressive policing. As of early 2026, more than 51,000 drug smugglers have been caught, and operations continue in districts on a daily basis. Police raids have repeatedly resulted in the seizure of heroin, opium, synthetic pills and drug money, showing efforts are being made to break up the supply chains.
Daily Raids, Trustworthy Results
The scale of operations is seen in the latest updates. The police arrested 126 smugglers and seized almost 1 kg of heroin and cash proceeds in one day in April 2026. In other cases, daily arrests have varied from 90 to more than 130 people. Officials say the steady pace of such raids is key to keeping the pressure on trafficking networks and preventing them from regrouping.
Strategy at the Core of De-Addiction
Enforcement is heavy, but the campaign is not just about arrests. The government has increased rehabilitation infrastructure from around 1,500 de-addiction beds to almost 5,000.
New centres have been set up in partnership with community and religious organisations. At the same time, outpatient opioid assisted treatment (OOAT) services have been digitised and expanded to hundreds of sites, increasing the availability of treatment. Police teams are also actively encouraging those with addiction problems to seek help. In multiple instances, dozens have been persuaded to enter rehab in a single day.
Public Support and Tech Help Efforts
Bhagwant Mann: Technology and public participation back the campaign. Anti-drone systems have been put in place in the border areas to check cross-border smuggling, and financial probes have resulted in the freezing of assets worth ₹263 crore linked to the traffickers. Platforms such as SAFE Punjab have allowed citizens to share information, resulting in thousands of FIRs. More than 1.5 lakh village volunteers are also involved in creating awareness at the grassroots level.
