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Crime
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann orders police to target drug supply chains
✍️ India Today
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:37 AM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed Punjab police to intensify the anti‑drug campaign by focusing on dismantling drug supply networks across the state.
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a reinforced anti‑drug operation, instructing the state police to concentrate on the supply side of illicit narcotics. The directive calls for systematic raids, intelligence‑driven investigations, and coordinated action with neighboring states to disrupt trafficking routes. Mann emphasized that curbing the flow of drugs is essential to protect the youth and restore public safety.
Police officials said they will prioritize mapping of supply chains, seize contraband, and arrest key distributors. The move follows a series of drug‑related incidents that have raised concerns among families and community leaders.
The state government has pledged additional resources to the police, including specialized training and modern surveillance tools, to ensure the crackdown yields tangible results.
Stakeholders, including health and social welfare departments, are expected to collaborate with law‑enforcement to provide rehabilitation support for addicts identified during the operation.
The initiative reflects Punjab's ongoing battle against a drug crisis that has plagued the region for years, aiming to deliver a decisive blow to the networks that fuel it.
Police officials said they will prioritize mapping of supply chains, seize contraband, and arrest key distributors. The move follows a series of drug‑related incidents that have raised concerns among families and community leaders.
The state government has pledged additional resources to the police, including specialized training and modern surveillance tools, to ensure the crackdown yields tangible results.
Stakeholders, including health and social welfare departments, are expected to collaborate with law‑enforcement to provide rehabilitation support for addicts identified during the operation.
The initiative reflects Punjab's ongoing battle against a drug crisis that has plagued the region for years, aiming to deliver a decisive blow to the networks that fuel it.