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Arjun Ram Meghwal Joins Amritsar's Drug-Free Chariot Yatra, Calls Out Gangsterism
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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Punjab MP Arjun Ram Meghwal took part in a drug‑free chariot procession in Amritsar, urging the community to fight gangsterism and drug abuse.
Punjab Member of Parliament Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived in Amritsar on Monday to join a drug‑free chariot procession organised by local civic bodies. The event, which aims to raise awareness about substance abuse, saw a gathering of thousands of residents and activists.
During his address, Meghwal highlighted the link between drug addiction and organised crime, calling for stricter enforcement against gangster activities that often thrive in drug‑affected areas. He urged local authorities to strengthen surveillance and support rehabilitation programmes.
The MP also pledged his party’s support for additional resources to tackle drug trafficking networks in the region, stressing that a united effort is essential to curb the menace. The procession concluded with a symbolic burning of drug paraphernalia, signalling a collective stand against addiction and criminality.
During his address, Meghwal highlighted the link between drug addiction and organised crime, calling for stricter enforcement against gangster activities that often thrive in drug‑affected areas. He urged local authorities to strengthen surveillance and support rehabilitation programmes.
The MP also pledged his party’s support for additional resources to tackle drug trafficking networks in the region, stressing that a united effort is essential to curb the menace. The procession concluded with a symbolic burning of drug paraphernalia, signalling a collective stand against addiction and criminality.