Chandigarh, Feb. 13 -- Reasserting the Punjab government's zero-tolerance policy toward narcotics and organised crime, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday directed the police brass to escalate enforcement and ensure the rule of law prevails without exception. Chairing a high-level review meeting with commissioners of police, inspector generals, deputy inspector generals, and senior superintendents of police, who joined the meeting virtually, Mann underscored that "Yudh Nashian Virudh" and "Gangstran Te Vaar" remained the state's foremost priorities, aimed at the complete eradication of these networks from their roots. The CM introduced a system of strict performance tracking, stating that every officer's work was under scrutiny and they will be held directly accountable for any lapses. Beyond enforcement, Mann linked the state's long-term security to social stability, calling for a "holistic approach" that included expanding employment, strengthening education, and roping in the education department to check school dropout rates in drug hotspots. He emphasised that shielding the youth through career counselling was as vital as the relentless police action required to uphold the force's legacy. To curb gun culture, Mann ordered a massive, state-wide review of arms licences to avert misuse. He directed district authorities to immediately cancel any licence used in a crime, warning that any laxity in this meticulously planned drive would be unwarranted. Mann also claimed a "paradigm shift" in law and order, asserting that the police force was no longer used to register false cases and that the state government offered no patronisation to criminals. The meeting was attended by chief secretary KAP Sinha and DGP Gaurav Yadav, among other senior officials. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann also held a Lok Milni programme at his residence in Jalandhar, where he met people, listened to their grievances and directed officials to ensure immediate resolution. Describing the initiative as the most effective mechanism to address people's complaints at a single platform, the chief minister said Punjab was the only state in the country where the head of the state conducted such a comprehensive exercise to safeguard public welfare. Emphasising that the AAP government was committed to resolving every problem of the people with complete honesty and accountability, he said the Lok Milni programme will continue in the future as a structured bridge between the government and the masses, further strengthening responsive and transparent governance. "Lok Milnis are the best way to redress the people's grievances at a single platform and to take feedback from the masses for further enhancing good governance," he said. He added that these meetings were not associated with politics as the sole aim of the state government was to usher in development and prosperity With just 28 days to go for the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit (PPIS) 2026, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday unveiled the official logo of the summit at a high-level meeting held here. Industries and commerce minister Sanjeev Arora and senior government officials, and representatives of Invest Punjab were present at the review meeting, according to an official release. The summit is scheduled to be held in Mohali from March 13 to 15. During the meeting, Arora briefed the CM on the progress of preparations for the summit, including outreach activities, infrastructure readiness, coordination with partner countries, and departmental preparedness....