Punjab Police Crack Down on Drug Smugglers, Arrest 127 in 87 Days
The war against drugs in Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has entered its 87th day, with the state police making significant strides in eradicating the menace. According to reports from Yes Punjab News, on Monday, the Punjab Police arrested 127 drug smugglers and recovered 2.2 kg of heroin, 6.6 kg of opium, and Rs 1.31 lakhs in drug money from their possession.
This latest operation brings the total number of drug smugglers arrested to 13,866 in just 87 days. The crackdown was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, simultaneously in all 28 police districts of the state. The Chief Minister has been vocal about his commitment to making Punjab a drug-free state, and has asked Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and Senior Superintendents of Police to work towards this goal.
The Punjab government has also taken steps to monitor the war against drugs, constituting a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. This committee will oversee the implementation of the three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Deaddiction, and Prevention (EDP)— to eradicate drugs from the state. As Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla informed Yes Punjab News, over 200 police teams, comprising over 1300 police personnel, under the supervision of 93 gazetted officers, conducted raids at as many as 442 locations across the state, leading to the registration of 97 first information reports (FIRs).
In addition to the arrests and recovery of contraband, the police teams also checked as many as 494 suspicious persons during the day-long operation. The police have been working tirelessly to not only enforce the law but also to provide support to those affected by drug addiction. As part of the ‘De-addiction’ programme, the Punjab Police has convinced 104 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment.
The scale of the operation is a testament to the government’s commitment to tackling the drug menace in Punjab. The state police have been working around the clock to identify and apprehend drug smugglers, and the results are evident in the numbers. With 13,866 drug smugglers arrested in just 87 days, it is clear that the police are making a significant impact.
According to Yes Punjab News, the Chief Minister’s vision for a drug-free Punjab is being driven by a comprehensive strategy that involves not only law enforcement but also de-addiction and prevention. The government is working to provide support to those affected by drug addiction, and to prevent others from falling prey to it. As the war against drugs continues, it is clear that the Punjab Police are making significant progress in their efforts to eradicate the menace.
The efforts of the Punjab Police have been appreciated by the state government, with the Chief Minister acknowledging the crucial role that the police are playing in making Punjab a drug-free state. As the operation continues, it is likely that more drug smugglers will be arrested, and more contraband will be recovered. The people of Punjab are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this war against drugs, and the police are working tirelessly to ensure that the state is freed from the scourge of drug addiction.
The latest statistics from the Punjab Police show that the war against drugs is being fought on multiple fronts. With a significant number of arrests and recoveries, it is clear that the police are making a dent in the drug smuggling networks that have plagued the state for so long. As Yes Punjab News reports, the police are committed to continuing their efforts to make Punjab a drug-free state, and the people of Punjab are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this war against drugs.
Source: Yes Punjab News
