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Two Sons Lost to Drug Addiction in Sunam, Punjab, Family’s Joy Crumbles
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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A family in Sunam, Punjab, says both of its sons fell victim to drug abuse within six months, leaving the household devastated.
Sunam, a town in Punjab, is grappling with a personal tragedy as a local family reports that both of its sons became entangled in drug addiction within a span of six months. The father recounted that one of his sons asked for a modest sum of 700 rupees before leaving home, unaware that he would never return. The rapid descent into substance abuse has left the household emotionally shattered and financially strained.
The incident underscores the broader challenge Punjab faces with rising drug consumption, especially among youth. Local health officials have noted an increase in cases of addiction, prompting calls for stronger community outreach and rehabilitation services. However, the family’s experience highlights how quickly addiction can erode familial bonds and hope.
Authorities in the district have urged families to seek early intervention and have made counseling centers more accessible. The affected family, now coping with the loss of its sons' potential, hopes that sharing their story will alert other parents to the dangers of drug exposure in the region.
The incident underscores the broader challenge Punjab faces with rising drug consumption, especially among youth. Local health officials have noted an increase in cases of addiction, prompting calls for stronger community outreach and rehabilitation services. However, the family’s experience highlights how quickly addiction can erode familial bonds and hope.
Authorities in the district have urged families to seek early intervention and have made counseling centers more accessible. The affected family, now coping with the loss of its sons' potential, hopes that sharing their story will alert other parents to the dangers of drug exposure in the region.