Chandigarh, July 27 -- In a major offensive against the drug trade, Punjab Police has recovered over 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months as part of its ongoing anti-narcotics campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'.

The drive, launched on March 1, 2025, on the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has led to the registration of 14,906 FIRs and the arrest of 23,647 drug smugglers, reaffirming the state government's commitment to a drug-free Punjab.

The campaign is being executed under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, with consistent operations including cordon-and-search drives, night patrols, and targeted raids at known drug hotspots across the state.

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