Chandigarh, March 31 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday called upon the people of the state to actively participate in the government's crusade against drugs, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, and help eradicate the menace from Punjab.

Mann, in an audio message, emphasized that drug abuse had spread across the State due to the open patronage of previous regimes. However, he assured that his government is fully committed to making Punjab drug-free, leaving no stone unturned in this mission.

To intensify the crackdown, the government has launched a dedicated WhatsApp helpline number - 9779100200 - allowing citizens to share information on drug smugglers in their area. The Chief Minister assured that the identity of informants will remain ...