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Crime
‘Chitta hi chitta’ graffiti in Bathinda village sparks debate on Punjab’s anti‑drug drive
✍️ Punjab News Express
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:03 PM
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A wall painting reading ‘Chitta hi chitta’ was spotted in a Bathinda village, prompting locals and officials to question the impact of Punjab’s anti‑drug crackdown.
A simple wall in a village near Bathinda was recently marked with the phrase “Chitta hi chitta”, meaning “white as white”. The graffiti, painted in bold white letters, quickly caught the attention of residents who photographed it and shared the images on social media.
Local villagers expressed concern that the message, often associated with drug‑free slogans, might be a critique of the state’s ongoing anti‑drug operations. Some residents said the artwork appeared overnight, suggesting a deliberate attempt to draw public attention.
Punjab’s anti‑drug crackdown, intensified over the past year, has involved raids, seizures and heightened police patrols across the state. The appearance of the graffiti has added a new layer to the public discourse, with community members questioning whether the measures are reaching the grassroots level.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the graffiti, but police spokespersons reiterated their commitment to curbing narcotics trade in the region. The incident underscores the growing interplay between street expression and policy debates in rural Punjab.
The “Chitta hi chitta” wall remains a focal point for ongoing conversations about drug awareness, enforcement effectiveness, and the role of community voices in shaping law‑enforcement strategies.
Local villagers expressed concern that the message, often associated with drug‑free slogans, might be a critique of the state’s ongoing anti‑drug operations. Some residents said the artwork appeared overnight, suggesting a deliberate attempt to draw public attention.
Punjab’s anti‑drug crackdown, intensified over the past year, has involved raids, seizures and heightened police patrols across the state. The appearance of the graffiti has added a new layer to the public discourse, with community members questioning whether the measures are reaching the grassroots level.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the graffiti, but police spokespersons reiterated their commitment to curbing narcotics trade in the region. The incident underscores the growing interplay between street expression and policy debates in rural Punjab.
The “Chitta hi chitta” wall remains a focal point for ongoing conversations about drug awareness, enforcement effectiveness, and the role of community voices in shaping law‑enforcement strategies.