Ludhiana, April 2: The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took significant action. They acted against the drug menace. On Wednesday, they launched a mass awareness campaign. They also administered an oath to fight against the malady to thousands of youth.

Punjab’s War on Drugs: A Decisive Crusade

“This is a decisive crusade against drugs. We all pledge to eliminate the curse of drugs from the state,” said the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister addressed the gathering here in a march past aimed at creating awareness against the Drug Menace . The Chief Minister said that enough is enough and now the state government will not sit idly and watch the smugglers bloom at the cost of the dead bodies and pyres of the drug victims.Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has already cut off the drug supply line and jailed the big criminals involved in this heinous crime. He added that, for the first time, the state government is destroying and confiscating the illegally acquired property of drug smugglers to deter others.

 Drug Menace ; CM Mann Vows to Tackle Drug Crisis with Public Support

The Chief Minister said that the drug problem has become serious in the state. The lackluster performance of the previous regimes is to blame. It has now entered our veins. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that they are fortunate to have got the guidance of National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal, who apart from revolutionizing several sectors, also has the credit of eradicating several maladies from Delhi. He envisioned that under the continuous guidance of former Delhi Chief Minister, Punjab will soon be free from this menace of drugs. The Chief Minister urged transforming the war against drugs into a mass movement, emphasizing that it is the responsibility of both the police and civil society. He expressed satisfaction that people are actively participating in the campaign and that several villages are passing anti-drug resolutions. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the state government has issued a Whatsapp helpline number 9779100200. This is for seeking the support of the people in this war.

 CM Urges Public to Share Info on Drug Smugglers, Assures Anonymity

The Chief Minister asked the people to share any information about the drug smugglers operative in their area. They can use this Whatsapp number. He said that the identity of the caller will be kept secret and will not be disclosed to anyone. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that the people’s fulsome support and cooperation are crucial. This is imperative in this ambitious war against drugs. Therefore, people should support this move in a big way. The Chief Minister said that Punjab Police has a glorious legacy of serving the country by making countless sacrifices. He said that Punjab Police maintains law and order as its core duty. It has always safeguarded the interests of the country and its people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now the Punjab Police is taking the lead. They are playing a crucial role in wiping out the menace of drugs from the state. The Chief Minister said that the need of the hour is that the common man plays a proactive role in the war against drugs. He said that the time has now come. Everyone should rise against the scourge of drugs. They need to decimate a handful of smugglers who are ruining the generations of the state to mint money. Bhagwant Singh Mann urged every resident to be a soldier in this war against drugs. He called for actions in order to make Punjab completely drug free.