With operations like OPS Seal-XVII, Punjab reaffirmed its determination to turn the state into a drug-free, safe, and progressive state.
Chandigarh: In yet another strong display of commitment to making Punjab drug-free, the state government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann successfully carried out OPS Seal-XVII, a massive operation aimed at cutting off drug and liquor smuggling routes across the state. This bold step is part of the ongoing “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, which has already yielded historic results.
Sealing the State’s Borders to Crush Smuggling Networks
On the directions of CM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police conducted a coordinated crackdown from 6 am to 2 pm, sealing 92 entry and exit points across 10 border districts, including Pathankot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Fazilka, Rupanagar, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Hoshiarpur, and Bathinda.
Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav mobilized all Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to lead joint naka operations, deploying maximum manpower under the direct supervision of Gazetted Officers and SHOs.
Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla revealed that over 700 police personnel formed well-coordinated nakas, ensuring a tight security grid to check every vehicle entering or exiting the state.
Massive Results in a Single Day
- 2,380 vehicles checked at the state’s borders
- 208 vehicles challaned, 3 impounded
- 9 FIRs registered and 10 smugglers arrested
- 1.4 kg heroin and 15 kg poppy husk recovered
In addition, the Punjab Police continued their Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on Day 141 of the campaign, conducting raids at 401 locations and arresting 110 more drug smugglers, bringing the total arrests to 22,764 in just 141 days.
Three-Pronged Strategy Delivering Results
Under CM Bhagwant Mann’s leadership, the state has implemented a three-pronged strategy—Enforcement, De-addiction, and Prevention (EDP)—that is transforming the fight against drugs.
As part of this, Punjab Police successfully convinced 57 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment in a single day, proving that the campaign is not only punishing smugglers but also rescuing lives.
Punjab Sets a New Benchmark in the War on Drugs
This operation stands as yet another example of how the Punjab Government has moved beyond rhetoric to deliver real, measurable results. Unlike previous regimes, CM Bhagwant Mann’s government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to dismantle drug networks, seal smuggling routes, and rehabilitate affected youth.
With operations like OPS Seal-XVII, the state government has reaffirmed its determination to turn Punjab into a drug-free, safe, and progressive state.
