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Crime
Punjab Police Bust Narcotics Smuggling Ring, AAP Praises Mann Government Crackdown
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 03:01 AM
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Punjab police dismantled a narcotics smuggling network and the Aam Aadmi Party lauded the operation as a sign of the Mann government's tough stance on drugs.
Punjab police announced the successful bust of a narcotics smuggling racket operating across the state. The operation led to the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of several individuals linked to the network. Law enforcement officials said the raid was part of a broader effort to curb drug trafficking that has plagued the region.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) welcomed the police action, describing it as evidence of the Mann government's commitment to a drug‑free Punjab. Party leaders praised the police for their vigilance and urged continued support for anti‑narcotics measures.
State officials indicated that the crackdown aligns with recent policy initiatives aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving intelligence sharing, and enhancing penalties for drug offenses. The police continue to monitor potential hotspots to prevent further smuggling activities.
The incident underscores the heightened focus of the Mann administration on law and order, especially in the context of rising concerns over substance abuse among youth. Authorities have pledged to sustain aggressive enforcement to deter future illegal drug operations.
No further details on the quantity of drugs seized or the exact number of arrests were released at the time of reporting.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) welcomed the police action, describing it as evidence of the Mann government's commitment to a drug‑free Punjab. Party leaders praised the police for their vigilance and urged continued support for anti‑narcotics measures.
State officials indicated that the crackdown aligns with recent policy initiatives aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving intelligence sharing, and enhancing penalties for drug offenses. The police continue to monitor potential hotspots to prevent further smuggling activities.
The incident underscores the heightened focus of the Mann administration on law and order, especially in the context of rising concerns over substance abuse among youth. Authorities have pledged to sustain aggressive enforcement to deter future illegal drug operations.
No further details on the quantity of drugs seized or the exact number of arrests were released at the time of reporting.