Khanna, May 5 -- In a bold move to tighten the noose around drug abuse, Khanna police have launched an aggressive crackdown on addicts, as part of the state-wide campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (war against drugs). Armed with community support and sharp local intelligence, officers are now tracking down suspected addicts, conducting dope tests, and registering cases when results turn positive.

On Saturday alone, three FIRs were filed against people who tested positive for drugs. Police said they are getting a lot of help from the public, especially through the Safe Punjab Helpline, which makes it easier to find and catch addicts.

In one case, Rohit Kumar, a resident of Peerkhana Road in Khanna, was taken by City-2 Police station for a do...