Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 11:
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has launched a vigorous campaign to create a drug-free Punjab. In line with this mission, Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar visited Sri Muktsar Sahib district today to assess the implementation of the anti-drug campaign at the grassroots level. He held a meeting with officials from various departments and directed them to take strict action against those involved in drug trafficking. MLA S. Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar and S. Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon were also present at the meeting.
Cabinet Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar stated that while the government is actively working to dismantle the drug supply chain, it is equally focused on channeling the energy of the youth into positive directions through sports. He announced that the initiative to make Sri Muktsar Sahib drug-free will begin with the launch of a sports campaign. He emphasized that the state government is committed to promoting sports culture by organizing events and rewarding athletes who excel at the national and international levels with cash incentives.
The Minister highlighted that properties of major drug traffickers are being attached, and illegally acquired assets are being demolished using bulldozers. He criticized the previous governments for their lenient approach toward drug-related issues, which allowed the problem to escalate. However, he assured that under the strict stance adopted by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government, Punjab will be made drug-free.
Minister Bhullar also urged village panchayats to pass resolutions stating that no resident would help such people to get bail who involved in drug trafficking. He stressed that collective action and commitment from all sections of society will help in achieving the goal of making our Rangla Punjab as drug-free state.
While speaking to the media, the Minister mentioned that police have been instructed to maintain a strict vigil, particularly near sports grounds and parks, as these locations are often targeted by drug peddlers to lure young people.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Abhijeet Kaplish, IAS, and SSP Akhil Chaudhary briefed the Minister about the various measures taken under the anti-drug campaign in the district.