Bulldozer runs over illegal properties of 29 drug smugglers
Narcotics including 81 kg heroin, 970 kg poppy husk, 51 kg opium and 7,06,714 banned drugs seized
Cabinet Sub-Committee to Meet on March 14 to Review & Further Enhance Effectiveness of Yudh Nashian Virudh Campaign
Chandigarh, March 13
Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign and Punjab Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced today that the state’s crusade against drugs has yielded significant results. He said that 1259 FIRs have been filed and 1758 individuals have been arrested since March 1 as part of the campaign launched by the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to deal a final blow to drug trafficking.
Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the authorities have also demolished the illegal properties of 29 drug smugglers using bulldozers, sending a strong message against the illicit drug trade. He said that a significant amount of drug money, totalling Rs 60 lakh, has been successfully recovered so far under the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign.
“In addition to the monetary seizures, a substantial haul of narcotic substances has been confiscated, including 81 kg of Heroin, 970 kg of Poppy Husk, 51 kg of Opium, 10 kg of Ganja, 4 kg of Charas, 1 kg of Ice, and 7,06,714 banned pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, 22 two-wheelers, 4 cars, 12 pistols, and 8 mobile phones have also been recovered from the individuals apprehended in connection with these cases”, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.
Emphasizing the need for collective societal effort, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign is not just limited to enforcement but also emphasizes community engagement and preventive measures. He said that a concerted drive to involve students and village panchayats has been launched. A total of 1028 meetings with students and 122 SAMPARK meetings with community members have been conducted to raise awareness and foster active participation in combating drug abuse.
As part of the strategic planning to enhance the effectiveness of the campaign, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced an upcoming meeting of the Yudh Nashian Virudh Cabinet Sub-Committee. Scheduled to take place on March 14. He said that this meeting will focus on evaluating ongoing efforts and devising measures to make the campaign even more impactful and swift.
