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Crime
Video of Illicit Drug Sale in Tarn Taran Village Sparks Online Outrage
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM
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A video showing the sale of illegal drugs in a village in Tarn Taran district of Punjab has gone viral online, prompting calls for stricter law enforcement.
A clip circulating on social media shows a vendor in a Tarn Taran village openly selling illegal drugs to a group of young men. The footage, captured on a smartphone, depicts the transaction taking place in a narrow lane near a local shop.
The video has attracted thousands of views and sparked a debate on the prevalence of drug trafficking in rural Punjab. Several online users have urged local police to conduct a thorough investigation and to increase surveillance in the area.
Punjab Police have acknowledged the incident and said they are reviewing the footage. They have also announced that they will deploy additional officers to the district to curb drug-related activities.
The incident highlights the growing concern over drug abuse in rural communities and the need for targeted law‑enforcement measures.
The video has attracted thousands of views and sparked a debate on the prevalence of drug trafficking in rural Punjab. Several online users have urged local police to conduct a thorough investigation and to increase surveillance in the area.
Punjab Police have acknowledged the incident and said they are reviewing the footage. They have also announced that they will deploy additional officers to the district to curb drug-related activities.
The incident highlights the growing concern over drug abuse in rural communities and the need for targeted law‑enforcement measures.