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Midnight Disturbance at Kapurthala Jail Sparks Heavy Security Response, Three Prisoners Hurt

Midnight Disturbance at Kapurthala Jail Sparks Heavy Security Response, Three Prisoners Hurt

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): A tense overnight situation unfolded inside Kapurthala Central Jail after a confrontation between inmates escalated into large-scale disorder, forcing authorities to launch a swift security operation involving tear gas and controlled force to restore discipline. The unrest reportedly began inside one of the prison’s residential blocks when an argument between a few inmates intensified into a violent clash. Within minutes, the confrontation spread, drawing dozens of prisoners into the commotion and creating panic across the correctional facility. Officials said efforts by jail personnel to calm the inmates failed, with several prisoners allegedly confronting staff members and refusing…
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Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers results, Kapurthala records 187% surge in heroin seizures as police tighten noose on drug networks

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers results, Kapurthala records 187% surge in heroin seizures as police tighten noose on drug networks

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): 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 pre-campaign period (January 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025): marking an impressive increase of 187%. Poppy husk seizures rose from 170 kg to over 452 kg, registering a 166% increase, while opium recoveries increased from 6.845 kg to 11.517 kg, reflecting a…
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