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Ludhiana Youth Dies of Drug Overdose, CM Charanjit Channi Criticises Government Response
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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A young man in Ludhiana died after a drug overdose, prompting Chief Minister Charanjit Channi to question the effectiveness of state and central anti‑drug measures.
Ludhiana police confirmed that a youth succumbed to a drug overdose, marking another fatal incident linked to substance abuse in the city.
The victim’s identity and the exact circumstances surrounding the overdose have not been disclosed pending further investigation.
Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, addressing the media, expressed concern over the rising number of drug‑related deaths and demanded a more robust response from both the Punjab state government and the central authorities.
He called for stricter enforcement of existing drug laws and urged the implementation of preventive measures to curb the spread of narcotics.
Authorities said they are reviewing the case and will take appropriate action based on the findings.
The victim’s identity and the exact circumstances surrounding the overdose have not been disclosed pending further investigation.
Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, addressing the media, expressed concern over the rising number of drug‑related deaths and demanded a more robust response from both the Punjab state government and the central authorities.
He called for stricter enforcement of existing drug laws and urged the implementation of preventive measures to curb the spread of narcotics.
Authorities said they are reviewing the case and will take appropriate action based on the findings.