Goa, July 24 -- A video that surfaced online today showing a Punjab police officer-identified as Pravin Kumar, the gunman of a senior political leader in Hoshiarpur-consuming drugs has reignited concerns over the depth of the drug menace in the state. The footage, now viral, captures Kumar casually seated on a cot, lighting and smoking what appears to be a joint, while another individual films the scene.

The Special Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, confirmed that Kumar was immediately removed from his security posting and reassigned to police lines. Departmental action has been initiated. Following the video's circulation, Kumar's family admitted him to a de-addiction centre. Police are also investigating how and when the video was ...