DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar shared details of police actions conducted under the Punjab Government's anti-drug campaign 'War Against Drugs' from March 1 to March 28 with the media.

On Saturday, Laljit Bhullar addressed a press conference at the Chandigarh Party Office regarding this campaign. He stated that Punjab Police is carrying out this campaign very successfully across the state. Under 'War Against Drugs,' 153 kg of heroin, over 87 kg of opium, and more than Rs 5.83 crore in cash have been seized so far. Additionally, 2,483 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) have been registered, and 4,280 drug traffickers have been arrested.

Apart from this, approximately 8.5 lakh pills, 2,014 kg of poppy husk, 46 kg of cannabis, 6.3 kg of charas, 498 illicit liquor bottles, around 9.5 kg of narcotic powder, and 514 injections have also been seized by the police. Furthermore, properties of 49 individuals involved in drug trafficking, which were illegally constructed using drug money, have been demolished.

Additionally, 22 motorcycles, 8 mobile phones, 4 cars, and 12 pistols related to drug trafficking have been confiscated. During the operations, more than 4 kg of gold, including one necklace and two chains, as well as 1.25 kg of silver, were also recovered. Furthermore, 5,689 traffic challans have been issued.

Bhullar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the AAP government is fully committed to eradicating drugs from Punjab. Punjab Police is continuously taking action against drug traffickers, and no one involved in drug-related activities will be spared.

He added that after the launch of the 'War Against Drugs' campaign, thousands of traffickers and criminals in Punjab have been arrested and sent to jail. Over 90% of the remaining criminals have fled the state to save their lives, while some are hiding in the homes

of distant relatives.

(editor@dailyworld.in)