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BJP rallies in Punjab to protest murders of anti‑drug, law‑and‑order activists
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a protest in Punjab demanding action over the killings of individuals who had spoken out against crime and drug abuse.
The Bharatiya Janata Party organised a public rally in Punjab to condemn a series of killings targeting people who had raised concerns about law‑and‑order deterioration and drug trafficking. Party leaders addressed a crowd of supporters, urging the state administration to launch a swift investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Organisers highlighted recent incidents in which activists and local citizens, known for speaking out against narcotics and criminal networks, were allegedly murdered. They accused criminal elements of operating with impunity and called for stronger police action and stricter enforcement of anti‑drug laws.
Police presence was reported at the rally site to maintain order, and no incidents of violence were recorded during the demonstration. The BJP demanded that the Punjab government provide regular updates on the investigations and ensure protection for future whistle‑blowers.
The protest comes amid growing public anxiety over drug abuse in the state, a topic that has featured prominently in recent political discourse. While the party refrained from naming specific cases, it emphasized the need for a coordinated response involving law‑enforcement agencies and community groups.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the rally, but they confirmed that they are monitoring the situation closely and will take appropriate action based on the findings of ongoing investigations.
Organisers highlighted recent incidents in which activists and local citizens, known for speaking out against narcotics and criminal networks, were allegedly murdered. They accused criminal elements of operating with impunity and called for stronger police action and stricter enforcement of anti‑drug laws.
Police presence was reported at the rally site to maintain order, and no incidents of violence were recorded during the demonstration. The BJP demanded that the Punjab government provide regular updates on the investigations and ensure protection for future whistle‑blowers.
The protest comes amid growing public anxiety over drug abuse in the state, a topic that has featured prominently in recent political discourse. While the party refrained from naming specific cases, it emphasized the need for a coordinated response involving law‑enforcement agencies and community groups.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the rally, but they confirmed that they are monitoring the situation closely and will take appropriate action based on the findings of ongoing investigations.