Tarn Taran, March 6 -- Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday convened a meeting with Tarn Taran civil and police administration, alongside local government officials and community leaders, to discuss strategies for combating the rampant drug crisis in the region.

The meeting focused on initiatives to transform Tarn Taran district into Punjab's first drug-free district.

Cheema, whois also chairmanof the cabinet sub-committee formed to lead the war against drug trafficking, highlighted the crucial role of community engagement in the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign against drugs. He reviewed the existing drug de-addiction efforts and urged the civil administration to intensify these initiatives. He advocated for programmes designe...