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Crime
Punjab Police Officer Arrested After Mob Catches Him Using Chitta, Positive Drug Test Confirms
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:22 AM
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A Punjab police constable was apprehended by a local mob while consuming chitta; a subsequent drug test returned positive, leading to a formal case.
A constable of the Punjab police was seized by a gathering of locals after they observed him taking chitta, a form of cannabis, in a public area of the state. Witnesses said the officer appeared to be under the influence when the mob confronted him and restrained him until police arrived.
Following the incident, the police department ordered a standard urine test, which confirmed the presence of the drug. On the basis of the positive result, a formal case has been registered against the officer under the Punjab Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The senior police officials released a statement affirming that the matter will be investigated thoroughly and that any officer found violating drug‑related laws will face strict disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and prosecution.
The episode adds to growing concerns about substance abuse within law‑enforcement ranks, prompting calls for stricter internal monitoring and regular drug‑testing protocols across the state.
Following the incident, the police department ordered a standard urine test, which confirmed the presence of the drug. On the basis of the positive result, a formal case has been registered against the officer under the Punjab Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The senior police officials released a statement affirming that the matter will be investigated thoroughly and that any officer found violating drug‑related laws will face strict disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and prosecution.
The episode adds to growing concerns about substance abuse within law‑enforcement ranks, prompting calls for stricter internal monitoring and regular drug‑testing protocols across the state.