Chandigarh, July 10, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
In a continuing crackdown on the narcotics menace under the flagship campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, Punjab Police arrested 129 drug smugglers and seized 4.2 kilograms of heroin, 509 grams of opium, and ₹23,370 in drug money on the 131st day of the statewide anti-drug initiative.
Since the launch of this mission, a total of 21,356 drug smugglers have been apprehended, marking a significant milestone in the Punjab Government’s war against drugs, spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Statewide Raids and Coordinated Action
The operation was executed under the directives of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and carried out across all 28 police districts of Punjab. Over 180 police teams, involving 1,300+ personnel and overseen by 84 gazetted officers, conducted coordinated raids at 414 targeted locations in a single day.
During the operation, law enforcement also registered 92 FIRs and detained 456 suspicious individuals for further inquiry.
Strategic Fight Against Narcotics
As part of a comprehensive three-pronged approach—Enforcement, De-addiction, and Prevention (EDP)—the Punjab Police has been not only arresting smugglers but also working towards rehabilitation. On Day 131 alone, 86 individuals struggling with addiction were persuaded to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, highlighting the state’s commitment to both justice and healing.
High-Level Oversight and Accountability
To ensure transparency and focused implementation, the Punjab Government has established a 5-member Cabinet Sub-Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, to monitor the campaign’s progress and ensure effective execution.
CM Bhagwant Mann has personally directed all Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and Senior Superintendents of Police to prioritize the mission of making Punjab a drug-free state.
A Model for Drug Eradication
Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla emphasized that the ongoing campaign reflects the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward narcotics and is designed to dismantle both small-time peddlers and large drug networks operating across the state.
With momentum building daily, Punjab’s anti-drug initiative is rapidly becoming a national example of community-centered enforcement and public health-driven rehabilitation, paving the way for a safer and healthier future.
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