Ludhiana, Feb. 28 -- Ludhiana's top officials on Thursday pledged a comprehensive strategy aimed at eliminating drug menace from the society. Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, police commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal, and SSP Ludhiana rural Ankur Gupta outlined a multi-pronged approach involving stricter law enforcement, rehabilitation programmes, skill development initiatives, and an extensive awareness campaign.

To further expand outreach, Asha and Anganwadi workers will be tasked with identifying affected families and guiding them toward treatment facilities.

During a district-level NCORD (narcotics coordination) committee meeting, officials emphasised the need to curb both the supply and demand for drugs. While Punjab Police has ...