The Punjab Police Anti-Drug Drive, branded Yudh Nashian Virudh, began in March 2025. By 10 September 2026, police reported over 79,000 arrests and 3,803 kg of heroin seized. Punjab Lens Media notes that high numbers show activity, while courts and experts question whether big syndicates are being reached. Key Takeaways Point Verified detail Campaign name […]
Licences of 520 chemists suspended in drug crackdown is the outcome of 16,788 inspections by Punjab’s Drugs Wing between April 2025 and September 2026. The state also cancelled 22 licences and seized medicines worth Rs 20.64 crore. Punjab Lens Media explains the numbers, the law and the Mansa link. Are chemist shops the weakest link […]
Amit Shah’s Punjab visit and anti-drug crackdown peaked on 30 September 2026 in Jalandhar, where he promised to free Punjab of “chitta” by 31 December 2029. The BJP will fight the next Assembly election on a drug-free Punjab, while AAP blames the BJP-Akali era and defends its own anti-drug campaign. Is Amit Shah’s Punjab visit […]
