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Crime
Amritsar Women Take to Field in Anti-Drug Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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In Amritsar, women gathered to protest against drug abuse, marching onto the field in a demonstration aimed at raising awareness and demanding action.
In a bold move to confront the growing drug problem, a group of women assembled in Amritsar and marched onto a local field to stage an anti‑drug protest. The demonstration, organized by community leaders, aimed to draw attention to the prevalence of substance abuse in the region and to urge authorities to intensify enforcement and rehabilitation efforts.
Participants carried placards with slogans such as "No Drugs, No Future" and "Protect Our Youth," while chanting slogans that called for stricter penalties for drug traffickers. The protest was peaceful, with no incidents of violence reported.
Local police were present to maintain order, and officials from the district administration were invited to attend the event. While the protest focused on the social impact of drug use, it also highlighted the need for comprehensive support systems for affected families.
The organizers expressed hope that the demonstration would spark a broader conversation about drug prevention and encourage community participation in tackling the issue.
Participants carried placards with slogans such as "No Drugs, No Future" and "Protect Our Youth," while chanting slogans that called for stricter penalties for drug traffickers. The protest was peaceful, with no incidents of violence reported.
Local police were present to maintain order, and officials from the district administration were invited to attend the event. While the protest focused on the social impact of drug use, it also highlighted the need for comprehensive support systems for affected families.
The organizers expressed hope that the demonstration would spark a broader conversation about drug prevention and encourage community participation in tackling the issue.