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Crime
Accused in Badal Attack Blames SAD Govt for Punjab Drug Crisis, Police Say
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 08:48 AM
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In the Badal attack, the accused has accused the SAD government of contributing to Punjab's drug crisis, according to police statements.
Police have confirmed that the accused in the recent Badal attack has blamed the SAD government for the ongoing drug crisis in Punjab. The claim was made during a statement to the media following the arrest of the suspect. Authorities say the accusation is part of the investigation and no evidence has yet linked the government to the drug problem.
The Badal attack, which occurred earlier this month, involved a confrontation that resulted in injuries to several bystanders. The suspect, who was apprehended at the scene, reportedly cited the SAD government's policies as a factor in the proliferation of narcotics in the state.
Investigators are examining the claim as part of the broader probe into the incident. They have not released any findings that substantiate the accusation, and officials have urged the public to wait for official conclusions.
Punjab has been grappling with a severe drug crisis for years, with the SAD government in power for a significant period. The current allegations add a new dimension to the ongoing debate over governance and public health in the state.
The Badal attack, which occurred earlier this month, involved a confrontation that resulted in injuries to several bystanders. The suspect, who was apprehended at the scene, reportedly cited the SAD government's policies as a factor in the proliferation of narcotics in the state.
Investigators are examining the claim as part of the broader probe into the incident. They have not released any findings that substantiate the accusation, and officials have urged the public to wait for official conclusions.
Punjab has been grappling with a severe drug crisis for years, with the SAD government in power for a significant period. The current allegations add a new dimension to the ongoing debate over governance and public health in the state.