Jalandhar, May 8 -- In the wake of Indian armed forces conducting air strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan, chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal cancelled their scheduled events in Nawanshahr and Jalandhar on Wednesday.

Preparations had been completed at AS Resort in Nawanshahr and in Lakhpal village, Jalandhar, for the visit of the two AAP leaders. The events were part of the state government's campaign to declare Langroah village drug-free. Both Kejriwal and Mann were expected to flag off a "drug-free march" from Lakhpal village as a key step in raising awareness against substance abuse.

An official spokesperson stated: "Due to some unavoidable and unforeseen circumstances, the ...