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Crime
Punjab to recruit 10,000 police officers to intensify drug crackdown, says CM Mann
✍️ Cityairnews
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that Punjab will add 10,000 new personnel to its police force to strengthen the fight against narcotics.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann disclosed a plan to augment the Punjab Police with 10,000 additional officers. The recruitment drive is aimed at bolstering the state's capacity to combat the growing drug problem that has plagued several districts.
The announcement was made during a press briefing where Mann emphasized that the new personnel will be deployed across the state to conduct intensified patrols, raids and intelligence operations targeting drug traffickers. He said the move reflects the government's commitment to restoring safety and order.
State officials are expected to begin the selection process within weeks, with training facilities being readied to handle the large influx of recruits. The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to curb narcotics and is likely to involve coordination with central law‑enforcement agencies.
No specific timeline for the completion of the recruitment has been released, but the CM assured that the additional force will be operational as soon as possible to deliver tangible results on the ground.
The announcement was made during a press briefing where Mann emphasized that the new personnel will be deployed across the state to conduct intensified patrols, raids and intelligence operations targeting drug traffickers. He said the move reflects the government's commitment to restoring safety and order.
State officials are expected to begin the selection process within weeks, with training facilities being readied to handle the large influx of recruits. The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to curb narcotics and is likely to involve coordination with central law‑enforcement agencies.
No specific timeline for the completion of the recruitment has been released, but the CM assured that the additional force will be operational as soon as possible to deliver tangible results on the ground.