Drug Smuggling Archives - National Times

14 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

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SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address Punjab’s key concerns during his visit to the state, stating that people had expected announcements on MSP, farm loan waiver and a special package but were left disappointed. The Chief Minister said the BJP-led Centre has consistently discriminated against Punjab by withholding its rightful funds, ignoring farmers’ demands and failing to act on major drug seizures outside the state, while attempting to defame Punjab. The Chief Minister asserted that despite such challenges, the Punjab Government is taking…

12 Mar

Big News – Courier Parcels Used for Drug Smuggling: 56 kg Ganja Seized in Ludhiana

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National Times Bureau :- A major drug smuggling attempt has been unearthed in Ludhiana after the Crime Branch seized around 56 kilograms of ganja concealed inside multiple courier parcels from the ground warehouse of a private courier company. Acting on specific information, the Crime Branch team conducted a search operation and recovered the narcotics from packages that had arrived through the courier network. Police officials said the parcels had reportedly been sent from Odisha and were meant to be delivered to different locations in Ludhiana. Interestingly, several of the packages did not carry complete addresses, raising suspicion about the intended…

10 Aug

Punjab CM Mann Vows Crackdown on Drug Smugglers, Says No Special Jail Treatment

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Dhuri (Sangrur), August 10, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday issued a tough warning to drug smugglers during his visit to Dhuri constituency, making it clear that political connections will no longer act as a shield against the law. While he refrained from taking any names, his statement was widely interpreted as a veiled attack on senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.“If anyone is found responsible for pushing the youth of Punjab towards drugs, they will face the consequences. On the basis of evidence, they will be sent directly to jail,” Mann asserted. Adding a sarcastic twist,…

03 Apr

Punjab CM Announces Police Upgrades, Anti-Drone Measures to Tackle Smuggling

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Phillaur (Jalandhar), April 3, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a major push to modernize Punjab Police with new infrastructure and advanced technology to strengthen law enforcement.At an event marking the launch of 139 new police vehicles, Mann emphasized that Station House Officers (SHOs) at 454 police stations are now equipped with upgraded vehicles, ensuring frontline officers have the necessary resources. He noted that Punjab, as a border state, faces security threats but assured that the police force is being strengthened with modern tools and scientific investigation techniques.Mann highlighted the growing use of drones for drug…

01 Mar

Punjab Minister Aman Arora Calls for United Front Against Drug Menace

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Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora has urged all political parties, social organizations, religious groups, and NGOs to unite in the fight against drugs. He called for a collective effort to make Punjab a drug-free state, emphasizing that the issue cannot be tackled by the government and police alone.Speaking after a high-level meeting of the five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee on drug eradication, Arora stressed that the fight against drugs is the responsibility of all 3 crore Punjabis. "We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might," he said,…