Fazilka, February 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Emphasising that the fight against drugs is a shared responsibility, the Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, on Wednesday said that the anti-drug campaign is a collective effort of all aimed at making Punjab’s youth drug-free and restoring the state’s vibrant identity as “Rangla Punjab.”
The Governor was addressing a gathering after leading a massive anti-drug foot march from Sanjeev Palace to Ghantaghar in Fazilka. He once again appealef to all political, social and religious organisations to actively participate in the people’s campaign against drugs.
Highlighting the government’s efforts, the Governor said that strict action is being taken against drug traffickers as part of a sustained campaign to make Punjab drug-free. He stressed that drugs harm not only individuals but also society at large and, ultimately, the nation, making collective action essential to eradicate the menace from its roots.
The foot march saw large participation from vice-chancellors of various universities, heads of schools and colleges, representatives of NGOs, social organisations and prominent citizens, all of whom pledged to work towards a drug-free Punjab. The local KGF organisation also extended support in making the rally a success.
Addressing the gathering at Ghantaghar, the Governor underlined the need to make educational institutions drug-free at the earliest, stating that the future of the state can be secured only by guiding the youth on the right path. He informed that the Punjab Government is implementing a phase-wise campaign against drugs, which requires the united efforts of educational institutions, religious bodies, social organisations, political parties, panchayats and the general public.
The Governor also warned that a neighbouring hostile country is attempting to weaken Punjab’s youth by supplying drugs through drones. He said the government has taken several stringent measures, including the deployment of anti-drone systems, to thwart such conspiracies.
Concluding his address, the Governor said that the fight against drugs can be won only through collective efforts and expressed confidence that the campaign would achieve success with the cooperation of all Punjabis. Earlier in the day, he visited the de-addiction centre at Jattwali and interacted with the inmates.
Among those present on the occasion were the Governor’s Principal Secretary V.P. Singh, Deputy Commissioner Amritpreet Kaur Sandhu, Director Census Operations Lalit Jain, Red Cross Secretary Shiv Dular Singh Dhillon, SSP Shri Gurmeet Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Shri Subhash Chandra, along with officers and employees from various departments, representatives of NGOs, religious and social organisations, and a large number of school and college students.
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