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Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan alleges Punjab govt shelters drug dealers
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan said the Punjab administration is providing shelter to drug traffickers, raising concerns over law‑and‑order in the state.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan publicly accused the Punjab state government of protecting individuals involved in drug trafficking. The allegation was made during a recent press interaction where the minister highlighted the alleged nexus between political officials and narcotics networks.
Chouhan asserted that such protection undermines law‑enforcement efforts and endangers public health, especially among youth. He called for immediate action to dismantle any support structures that enable drug peddlers to operate with impunity.
The statement adds to ongoing political debate over drug control policies in northern India, with opposition parties likely to demand a formal inquiry. No official response from the Punjab administration has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Chouhan asserted that such protection undermines law‑enforcement efforts and endangers public health, especially among youth. He called for immediate action to dismantle any support structures that enable drug peddlers to operate with impunity.
The statement adds to ongoing political debate over drug control policies in northern India, with opposition parties likely to demand a formal inquiry. No official response from the Punjab administration has been recorded at the time of reporting.