Punjab escalates its campaign against drug trafficking with demolitions

Under the ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to making the state drug-free. As part of this initiative, an aggressive crackdown is underway against drug traffickers in Fatehgarh Sahib district.

Today, under the supervision of SSP Shubham Aggarwal, the district police and administration demolished an illegal construction in the Master Colony of Mandi Gobindgarh carried out by two female drug peddlers. This action sent a strong and clear message to individuals involved in the drug trade that the Punjab government is fully committed to eliminating this social evil and that no drug trafficker will be spared.

While reviewing the police and administrative action, MLA Gurinder Singh Garry Barring stated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision of a vibrant and prosperous Punjab is being realized through the ground-level implementation of this anti-drug campaign. He mentioned that, previously, illegal properties built with drug money in the Amloh constituency had also been demolished twice.

On the occasion, SSP Shubham Aggarwal, accompanied by SP Rakesh Kumar Yadav and the police force, stated that the Punjab government is determined to completely eradicate the drug menace, and this goal is being successfully pursued in the district. He revealed that female drug peddlers Sania and her mother-in-law Surinder Kaur — both of whom have NDPS Act cases registered against them — had illegally occupied government land. During the demolition drive, the police ensured that law and order were maintained. The illegal construction was dismantled using bulldozers.

He added that both women are currently lodged in Nabha jail under various charges, including drug trafficking. SSP Aggarwal further shared that, under the 'War Against Drugs' campaign, more than 150 cases have been registered, and over 250 accused have been arrested in Fatehgarh Sahib district so far.

He emphasized that, under the directives of the Punjab Government, the combined efforts of the police, administration, general public, and media in this campaign have yielded significant results. He appealed to district residents that if anyone has concrete information about drug traffickers, they should report it via the state helpline or the district police helpline — all such information will be kept strictly confidential.

Shubham Aggarwal also stated that, as part of this campaign, more than 50 individuals trapped in drug addiction have been admitted to de-addiction centers and are receiving proper treatment. He affirmed that the "War Against Drugs" will continue relentlessly and that no individual involved in the drug trade will be spared under any circumstances.