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Punjab: Arrested drug smugglers to lose free government benefits
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, March 1, 2025 – Drug smugglers and suppliers arrested during operations will no longer be eligible for free government services and facilities.
Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar said the decision was taken after a meeting with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The proposal will be presented to the Punjab government for final approval.
Notably, Punjab Police has already launched a special campaign against drug peddlers, which includes bulldozing their illegal properties as part of the crackdown.The move is part of the state's intensified efforts to combat the drug menace.