War Against Drugs Campaign: Punjab, once gripped by the drug epidemic, is now witnessing a decisive response. The “War Against Drugs” campaign, launched on March 1, 2025, is no longer just a government program but a fight for Punjab’s identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had clearly warned that drug dealers would have no place in the state. And within a year, the situation has proven that this wasn’t just a statement, but an intention. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s generous praise of the ongoing “War Against Drugs” campaign has sent a powerful political message: when it comes to saving Punjab’s young generation, action speaks for itself.
Massive crackdown yields record arrests, seizures and asset freezes
By February 2026, 49,436 drug traffickers have been arrested, over 34,000 FIRs have been filed, thousands of kilograms of heroin and opium have been seized, and drug money worth crores has been frozen—these figures are enough to demonstrate that the government has broken the back of drug traffickers. The seizure of 1,961 kg of heroin, 607 kg of opium, 27.5 quintals of poppy seeds, 47.57 lakh narcotic pills, and 28 kg of ICE has shaken the entire network. Assets worth ₹263 crore belonging to 548 smugglers have been frozen—the message is clear: the drug trade is now a losing proposition.
Technology-Driven Border Security and Financial Crackdown
To prevent drone-borne consignments from across the border, the Mann government in Punjab has deployed anti-drone systems in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Amritsar. 2,367 CCTV cameras are being installed along the international border. This demonstrates that the Mann government is working with technology and strategy, not just rhetoric. ₹80 crore in cyber fraud money was frozen, marking a simultaneous attack on drug abuse and crime.
Decisive Action Against Terror and Gangster Nexus
Terrorism and gangster networks have also been dealt a severe blow. In 2025, 12 terrorist incidents were solved, and 50 module members were arrested. The Internal Security Wing busted 19 modules, arrested 131 individuals, and recovered a large quantity of weapons, RDX, grenades, and RPGs. The Anti-Gangster Task Force dismantled 416 modules and put 992 gangsters behind bars. This action demonstrates that the campaign to root out the nexus between drugs, terrorism, and gangsters is ongoing.
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Most importantly, this campaign has received support across political boundaries. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria also openly praised the Mann government’s campaign. When the government and the governor have been at odds on many issues, such praise speaks volumes. This is proof that the Mann government’s action against drugs is not just about politics, but about intention and results.
People’s Movement Gains Momentum Under Bhagwant Singh Mann
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had clearly stated that this is not just a fight of the police alone, but a fight of the entire society. 1.5 lakh ‘Pind De Pehredars’ are active in every village, thousands of youth have been sent to de-addiction centres, and anti-drug awareness campaigns are underway in schools. This is not just a campaign for arrests, but a mission to save the next generation.
Punjab is now emerging from the shadow of fear. Traffickers are losing their courage, youth are regaining confidence, and families are rekindling hope. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s aggressive, clear, and fearless leadership style has proven that with strong political will, even the most complex problems can be eradicated. ‘War Against Drugs’ is no longer just a campaign, it is a declaration of a new Punjab.
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