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Amit Shah Visits Punjab Twice in 24 Days Amid Drug Crackdown Push
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Home Minister Amit Shah has visited Punjab twice within a 24‑day span as the central government intensifies its drug‑control campaign.
The central Home Minister, Amit Shah, made two visits to Punjab within a 24‑day period, underscoring the government's focus on the drug‑control agenda in the state.
During the first trip, Shah met with state officials to review the implementation of the P.I.T. – NDPS Act and to discuss measures aimed at curbing illicit drug trade.
In the second visit, he addressed a gathering of law‑enforcement agencies, reaffirming the central commitment to support Punjab in its efforts to dismantle drug syndicates.
The rapid succession of visits signals the central government's intent to maintain momentum in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics across the country.
During the first trip, Shah met with state officials to review the implementation of the P.I.T. – NDPS Act and to discuss measures aimed at curbing illicit drug trade.
In the second visit, he addressed a gathering of law‑enforcement agencies, reaffirming the central commitment to support Punjab in its efforts to dismantle drug syndicates.
The rapid succession of visits signals the central government's intent to maintain momentum in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics across the country.