Chandigarh, March 12 -- Punjab's war against drugs, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', has gained momentum, delivering major breakthroughs in the last 11 days. With 1,540 drug peddlers arrested, 1,072 FIRs registered, and illegal drug hubs demolished, the campaign has sent a strong message that Punjab is on a mission to become drug-free.
Notably, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given a strict three-month deadline to Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and Senior Superintendents of Police to intensify efforts and eliminate drugs from Punjab.
Punjab Police conducted 580 simultaneous raids across all 28 police districts on Tuesday alone, leading to 110 arrests and the registration of 68 fresh FIRs. These raids resulted in the seizure of 2.8 ...