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Punjab CM Mann Vows to Eradicate Drug Menace, 63,707 Arrested in 437 Days

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that the state government will erase the "blot of drugs" from Punjab at any cost. He highlighted that over 63,707 drug smugglers have been arrested in 437 days under the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. Mann stated the fight against drugs has become a people's movement, with every Punjabi supporting the government. He also noted the crackdown on organized crime and the end of sacrilege incidents due to a strict anti-beadbi law.

Key Points: Punjab Drug War: 63,707 Arrested, CM Mann Vows Cleanup

  • 63,707 drug smugglers arrested in 437 days
  • Illegal properties built with drug money demolished
  • Campaign becomes a people's movement
  • Government cracks down on organized crime and sacrilege
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Punjab will erase blot of drugs, says CM Mann​

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declares war on drugs, with 63,707 arrests in 437 days. He calls it a people's movement, targeting smugglers and illegal properties.

"We have cracked the backbone of the drug trade, and the big fish involved in this crime have been put behind bars. - Bhagwant Mann"

Batala, May 14

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday asserted that the state government would erase the "blot of drugs" from the state at any cost, saying the ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign has already delivered a major blow to the narcotics network, with over 63,707 drug smugglers arrested in 437 days and illegal properties built through drug money being demolished.​

Addressing an anti-drug awareness programme dedicated to the 38th Gurugaddi Divas of Sant Trilochan Das Ji Maharaj in this town, Chief Minister Mann said the fight against drugs and organised crime had now become a people's movement, with every Punjabi standing shoulder to shoulder with the state government.​

The Chief Minister also highlighted the simultaneous crackdown under the 112-day Gangstran Te Vaar campaign, ongoing welfare measures for women and healthcare, and credited the strict "anti-beadbi" law enacted by the government for bringing an end to incidents of "beadbi" (sacrilege) of Guru Granth Sahib.​

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Mann said, "The Punjab government launched Yudh Nashean Virudh more than 400 days ago, and this campaign has achieved resounding success.​

"We have cracked the backbone of the drug trade, and the big fish involved in this crime have been put behind bars. This crackdown against drugs will continue with full force until this menace is completely wiped out from Punjab."​

He said under the campaign, the government had not only snapped the supply lines of drugs but had also ensured rehabilitation of victims while demolishing and confiscating properties of smugglers.​

"If Punjabis make a firm resolve to make Punjab drug-free, then no force can stop us from achieving this noble mission. I seek the wholehearted support and cooperation of people to turn this fight into a people's movement," Chief Minister Mann said.​

Highlighting the state's spiritual legacy, he said, "Every inch of this sacred land carries the footprints of great Gurus, saints, seers, and martyrs who taught us to stand against tyranny, injustice, and oppression.​

"Inspired by their teachings, the Punjab government launched this crusade against drugs, and the results are now visible on the ground. The day is not far when Punjab will become completely drug-free."​

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but I hope they also focus on rehabilitation of the youth who got trapped in this cycle. Breaking supply lines is necessary, but saving lives is equally important. Need more de-addiction centers in rural Punjab.
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Vikram M
"Beadbi" law is a big step forward. Our Gurus taught us to stand against injustice, and this CM is actually following that path. The spiritual legacy of Punjab must be preserved. Well said, CM Mann! 🙏
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James A
Visiting Punjab next month from Canada. Honestly, this news gives me hope. My family there was really worried about the drug problem. Hopefully this movement is real and not just political talk. Will see for myself.
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Rohit P
Great start but the real test will be sustaining this momentum. Police corruption and local networks have deep roots. Hope the CM keeps the heat on and doesn't let politics interfere. Punjab deserves better!
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Kavya N
My cousin lost his life to overdose last year. This news brings tears to my eyes. For the first time, I feel like our leaders actually care. Thank you CM Mann for making this a people's movement. Every Punjabi must join. 💔
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Siddharth J
Good job on arrests but what about the rehabilitation and jobs

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