Kapurthala records 187% surge in heroin seizures as police tighten noose on drug networks

Kapurthala district has recorded a sharp surge in drug recoveries under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship anti-drug “Yudh Nasheyan Virudh”, reflecting intensified and sustained enforcement by the district police. Official data shows that between March 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026, Kapurthala Police seized 30.4 kg of heroin, compared to 10.6 kg recovered during the … Read more

86 percent conviction rate in NDPS Act in Punjab

Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Campaign Shows Promising Results; Punjab Set to Become Drug-Free Soon – Harpal Cheema Under CM Bhagwant Mann’s Leadership, ‘War Against Drugs’ Campaign Achieving Major Success – Cheema 76 kg Heroin, 50 kg Opium, and ₹50 Lakh Cash Recovered During Crackdown 1,072 FIRs Filed, 1,485 Drug Peddlers Arrested, and 26 Properties of Drug … Read more

Punjab Seeks ₹600 Crore Aid to Fight Drug Menace

Punjab Seeks ₹600 Crore Aid to Fight Drug Menace. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a ₹600-crore financial package to strengthen the war against drug trafficking and set up special courts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Mann made the plea during a regional … Read more

May 19, 2026 10:43 AM IST
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