Punjab Anti-drug campaign Archives

11 Jan

Punjab CM Calls for Mass Participation in Anti-Drug Drive, Highlights Governance Gains at Bathinda Meet

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Bathinda, 10th January 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday attended a Lok Milni in Bathinda, where he urged party leaders, workers, and cadres to intensify their efforts to further transform the second phase of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ into a mass movement, asserting that Punjab is leading the nation’s decisive war against drugs.Interacting with party leaders, workers, and other cadres during a Lok Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The state government has launched the second phase of Yudh Nashean Virudh with the clear objective of completely eradicating the menace of drugs from Punjab. Big leaders of previous…

10 Jan

‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: Punjab Government Unveils School-Centric Action Plan to Shield Young Minds from Drugs

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, January 10, 2025— In a decisive push to tackle drug abuse at its roots, the Punjab Government has rolled out a comprehensive, school-led action plan under its ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, placing education and prevention at the centre of its strategy to safeguard young minds. The initiative, being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, positions schools and teachers as the first line of defence in Punjab’s long-term battle against drugs. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the government’s focus is not only on strict action against drug smugglers but also on protecting children…

04 Aug

Punjab to Launche ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0’ to Mobilize Public in Fight Against Drugs

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Chandigarh, August 4, 2025 — The Punjab government is preparing to escalate its war on drugs with the launch of ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0’, a people-powered initiative aimed at rooting out the menace through grassroots vigilance.In this next phase of the campaign, the government plans to form village-level and ward-level defence committees made up of local citizens. These 10 to 20-member groups will act as community sentinels, watching for signs of drug activity and coordinating with police to deter smugglers and peddlers from operating in their areas.The campaign will be formally launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Ludhiana on…

30 May

Day 90 of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign: 103 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, 3.8 Kg Heroin Seized

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Chandigarh, May 30, 2025: As Punjab's massive crackdown on narcotics under the campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” completed its 90th day, the state police arrested 103 drug smugglers and seized 3.8 kilograms of heroin along with ₹2.04 lakh in drug money. The total number of arrests under the drive has now touched 14,504.The statewide operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav across all 28 police districts.Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a drug-free state, the Punjab Police conducted coordinated raids under a special day-long operation. Over…

04 May

‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Gains Momentum: Punjab Gears Up for Statewide Anti-Drug Drive from May 7

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National Times Bureau, May 4, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declared that the state’s fight against drugs under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign has entered a decisive phase, with widespread public support backing the government's zero-tolerance approach.Speaking alongside Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh at a key meeting with Village and Ward Defense Committees in Patiala on May 4, Cheema emphasized the unified resolve to dismantle drug networks across the state. He credited Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership for reversing the damage caused by previous administrations. “The Akali-BJP sowed the seeds of drugs, Congress watered them, and now we…