DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:32:16 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/police/after-assembly-ruckus-kerala-police-on-lookout-for-bjp-worker-who-issued-death-threat-to-rahul-gandhi-640867.html Thrissur Sep 30 IANS Hours after the Congressled UDF slammed the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayanled government on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday for not taking appropriate steps against a BJP worker who allegedly issued a death threat to Leader of the Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi the Kerala Police got going and began a search for the man who had made the threatening remarksnbspKerala Police launched a search for BJP worker Pintu Mahadevan who according to the Congress party issued a death threat against LoP Rahul Gandhi during a private television debatenbspThe Peramangalam Police registered a case against Pintu Mahadevan based on a complaint filed by KSU District President Gokul GuruvayoorPintu Mahadevan reportedly declared during a private television debate that a bullet would pierce Congress MP Rahul Gandhis chestnbspThe police subsequently raided the residences of BJP Thrissur district officebearers including BJP State Committee member Surendran and his brother Gopi in connection with the casenbspPintu Mahadevan has been booked under Sections relating to issuing death threats incitement to violence and promoting communal hatrednbspThe Congress has strongly condemned the remarks holding both the BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh accountable for the incidentSenior Congress leader KC Venugopal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding immediate action against Pintu MahadevannbspCongress spokesperson Pawan Khera criticised the threat saying it reflected the BJPs mindset and frustration over its ideological defeatnbspThis is nothing but a conspiracy to suppress the voices of the marginalised Khera allegednbspIn a decisive move the KPCC media cell instructed party representatives not to participate in television debates where Pintu Mahadevan is present until further noticenbspMeanwhile Congress workers staged protests in front of Pintu Mahadevans residencenbspPolice had erected barricades to control the demonstrators but tensions escalated when the protesters attempted to push them down In response the police deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd that had gathered there https://dailyworld.in/police/after-assembly-ruckus-kerala-police-on-lookout-for-bjp-worker-who-issued-death-threat-to-rahul-gandhi-640867.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/police/bulldozers-fight-drug-menace-but-tackling-demand-crucial-605393.html By Manish Tiwari EditorInChiefA decline in heroin production in Afghanistan has created a new problem for Punjab Synthetic drugs are now filling the void These drugs are often more addictive leading to an increase in overdose deathsPunjab is facing an unprecedented crisis one that threatens the very foundation of its society The state has been battling an escalating drug menace for over a decade and now bulldozers have been rolled out by the Bhagwant Mann Government to demolish properties linked to smugglers Thousands of police personnel have also begun raiding the hideouts of drug peddlersHowever Punjabs drug problem is not just a lawandorder issue its a social catastrophe with farreaching implications The state has one of the highest drug addiction rates in India with an estimated 12 lakh people registered as drug addicts Over the years the crisis has devastated countless families fuelled rampant crime and left a generation of youth in despairnbspThe states proximity to the Pakistan border has made it a major transit point for narcotics particularly heroin Most of the gangsters and terrorists in India and those operating from outside the country are majorly involved in pushing drugs to Punjab and as usual Pakistans ISI has continued to play a significant role in aiding drug smugglingThe drug problem however is not isolated to Punjab alone Other states like Gujarat and Maharashtra also serve as entry points for narcotics through Indias vast coastline making the fight against drugs a national issue The porous borders with Nepal have become a significant concern as smugglers are exploiting this route to push drugs through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh into other parts of IndianbspA recent United Nations report revealed a 70 percent decline in heroin production in Afghanistan following the Talibans return to power While this is being seen as a positive development globally it has created a new problem for Punjab Synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl are now filling the void left by heroin These drugs produced in clandestine laboratories are often more potent and addictive than traditional narcotics leading to an increase in overdose deathsnbspUnlike heroin which is derived from poppy plants and requires specific cultivation regions synthetic drugs can be manufactured anywhere making them more difficult to track and control The growing prevalence of synthetic drugs in Punjab is exacerbating an already dire situation and poses a significant public health riskMeanwhile under the leadership of DGP Gaurav Yadav various police wings including the AntiNarcotics Task Force ANTF led by DGP Kuldeep Singh and ADGP Neelabh Kishore besides Special DGP Internal Security RN Dhoke Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla etc have launched a major drive to break the drug supply chain by targeting smugglers peddlers and their networks Various state and Central intelligence and enforcement agencies are also working in concert to disrupt the flow of narcotics into the state Recently the Punjab Police launched a statelevel Cordon and Search Operation targeting 369 drug hotspots across all 28 police districts Hundreds of raids have been carried out resulting in the arrest of drug smugglers and the seizure of significant quantities of narcoticsThe real challenge however lies in breaking the deeply entrenched nexus between politicians law enforcement and drug cartels Previous governments including those led by the Akali Dal and Congress attempted to address the issue but their efforts were thwarted by powerful connections that shield drug traffickers from prosecution The links between drug mafias and political leaders as well as corrupt law enforcement officials have allowed the problem to persist despite previous crackdownsWhile several ministers politicians and MLAs etc in Punjab have been booked in drug smuggling cases and numerous police officials have been arrested or dismissed for their links to drug mafias in the past few yeas drug money has still continued to flow into politics and law enforcement corrupting the system and making it difficult to bring criminals to justicenbspThe fight against drugs in Punjab is not just a local issue it is a national one Smugglers are exploiting different routes to push drugs into parts of the country making it essential for Punjab to collaborate with neighbouring states and Central agencies like the NCB and intelligence units Besides the drug trade is posing a national security threat The nexus between drug cartels and terrorist organisations known as narcoterrorism has further raised alarms across the countrynbspIt may be mentioned that during the 2022 Assembly elections the AAP had promised the electorate that it would eradicate the drug menace from Punjab However even after three years in power the Mann government has faced an uphill task of dismantling this nexus and bringing the perpetrators to justiceFor now bulldozing the properties of drug smugglers may serve as a shortterm deterrent but longterm success will require addressing the root causes of the problem This includes tackling both the supply and demand for drugs improving rehabilitation programmes for addicts and focusing on prevention and education The AAP governments latest initiative is a welcome step but lasting success will require the collaboration of all sections of society from law enforcement to healthcare to tackle the drug menace at its roots DW https://dailyworld.in/police/bulldozers-fight-drug-menace-but-tackling-demand-crucial-605393.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/police/pull-up-your-socks-for-free-fair-and-peaceful-conduct-of-polls-in-state-cm-asks-police-officers-528097.html DW Bureau LudhiananbspPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday asked the Police officers to gear up for ensuring free fair and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general electionsThe Chief Minister while chairing a meeting with the top brass of the Police along with Inspector Generals Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendent of Police said that the smooth and hassle free conduct of these polls are imperative so that the people can exercise their franchise freely He said that elections are a celebration of democracy and every effort must be made to ensure that people participate in these polls without any fear Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Police authorities must make elaborate arrangements for this purpose and no stone should be left unturned for this noble causeThe Chief Minister also asked the Police officers to coordinate with all the major stakeholders including the political parties for peaceful conduct of these polls He said that a sense of security and safety must prevail amongst these political parties so that they can take part in these elections enthusiastically Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Constitution of India stipulates equal opportunity for all the political parties to take part in elections and it should be adhered to by all meansDwelling on another issue the Chief Minister said that to assist the Punjab Police several companies of Para Military Force will be arriving in the state soon He said that these forces are ignorant about the tradition beliefs and customs of the state so the Punjab Police should lead them to ensure that religious sentiments of people are not hurt Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it must be given utmost importance as the sentiments of people are of paramount importance to maintain law and order in the stateThe Chief Minister also asked the Police officers to make sure that proper coordination and synchronisation is maintained between civil and Police administration both at district and state level He said that it is necessary for the smooth conduct of the election process in the state adding that it will be very beneficial for the entire administration Bhagwant Singh Mann also said that the Police should launch a massive drive to check the scourge of illegal weapons in the state and exemplary action must be taken against individuals having such weaponsThe Chief Minister also said that the process of depositing license weapons across the state should also be expedited and completed well before the polls He said that it is the need of hour to hold peaceful polls in the state adding that any laxity in this task is undesirable Bhagwant Singh Mann also asked the officers to make sure that poll bulletins are issued at regular intervals so as to keep people abreast about the ongoing developments in the fieldThe Chief Minister also said that rumour mongers must be dealt with severely during the polls and various platforms of social and electronic media must be utilised to counter the canards if any He also expressed hope that the Hitech vehicles provided to the Police forces recently will further enhance the efficiency of the force and they will be able to tackle the situation far more effectively Bhagwant Singh Mann also batted for installation of CCTVs at all the vulnerable points in the districts especially at the nakas of the force DW https://dailyworld.in/police/pull-up-your-socks-for-free-fair-and-peaceful-conduct-of-polls-in-state-cm-asks-police-officers-528097.html Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:23:00 +0530