The authorities have arrested 4,592 people, with 52 having been killed in encounters and 55 properties confiscated.
Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign Pays Off Thousands Nabbed, Smuggling Suspended latest news: Punjab's anti-drug campaign is paying dividends, reports Aman Arora. The hardline policy has pushed the drug peddlers out of villages, and they are being nabbed in large numbers while a few of them have also suffered injuries in gunfights. Cross-border smuggling has also stopped since March 1, as there are no buyers for the drugs, which has gravely impacted the supply chain.
The authorities have arrested 4,592 people, with 52 having been killed in encounters and 55 properties confiscated. Moreover, 2,388 kilograms of drugs, 6.63 lakh bullets, and ₹58.47 lakh worth of drug money have been seized.
Referring to the campaign, Arora pointed out its significance and termed it as a great initiative against an existential threat. He appreciated efforts to counteract the problem that has been bothering the region for years. The campaign is still moving forward towards discouraging drug-related activities and regaining peace in Punjab.
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