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Crime
Ex‑DGP says Punjab’s drug crisis lacks serious political commitment
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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Former Punjab Director General of Police criticised the lack of genuine political will to tackle the state’s escalating drug problem.
The former Director General of Police of Punjab warned that the state's drug crisis is not being met with adequate political resolve. He said that, despite the growing alarm over substance abuse, only a handful of parties appear willing to take decisive action.
He pointed out that the surge in addiction among young people continues unabated, with existing measures falling short of curbing supply and demand. The ex‑officer stressed that policy responses have been fragmented and lack a data‑driven focus.
Calling for a unified strategy, he urged all political formations to adopt stricter enforcement, expanded rehabilitation facilities, and community‑based prevention programs. He added that public frustration is mounting and that upcoming electoral contests could compel parties to prioritize the issue.
He pointed out that the surge in addiction among young people continues unabated, with existing measures falling short of curbing supply and demand. The ex‑officer stressed that policy responses have been fragmented and lack a data‑driven focus.
Calling for a unified strategy, he urged all political formations to adopt stricter enforcement, expanded rehabilitation facilities, and community‑based prevention programs. He added that public frustration is mounting and that upcoming electoral contests could compel parties to prioritize the issue.