Chandigarh, March 5: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Aman Arora talked about the Punjab Government’s anti-drugs campaign. He highlighted its success. The campaign is called ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’. He shared several key updates with the media.

The Punjab Government fully commits to eradicating drugs.

Aman Arora spoke during a press conference at the party office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. He stated that the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government will fully eradicate drugs from the state. Sharing details about the campaign, Arora revealed that the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign began on March 1. In just four days, by March 4, police registered 580 FIRs under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). They also arrested 789 drug peddlers.Furthermore, authorities have seized approximately 74 kg of heroin, 19.5 kg of opium, and 77 kg of synthetic drugs.This amounts to a total recovery of about 170 kg of drugs in just four days.

Yudh : Punjab Police registered 61 FIRs against gangsters and smugglers

Speaking about the crackdown on gangsters and smugglers, Arora said that between February 25 and March 1, Punjab Police registered 61 FIRs. These FIRs targeted gangsters and smugglers in districts including Amritsar, Amritsar Rural, Moga, Tarn Taran, and Ferozepur alone. Additionally, authorities have demolished around 60 buildings linked to illegal encroachments on government land and drug trafficking. The owners acquired these properties through unlawful means and drug trafficking, amounting to crores of rupees.Arora mentioned that previous governments had provided protection to drug peddlers. In contrast, the AAP government is taking strict action against them, which is why some people are opposing the campaign, but they will not succeed. Arora stated that the times have changed now. No one can amass vast properties with drug money anymore. He highlighted that this crackdown has instilled immense fear among drug peddlers and gangsters, with visible results in several areas.Arora said that previous governments protected these individuals, allowing them to accumulate such significant properties. 4o Criticizing the Congress Party, Arora alleged that they are attempting to obstruct the government’s anti-drug campaign. He pointed out that the organization that filed a petition against the action in court is led by Congress members. He further stated that the previous Congress government provided official protection to drug peddlers, which is why they do not want action against the drug mafia. Arora reiterated Aam Aadmi Party’s commitment to eradicating drugs. He asserted that the campaign will continue. No matter how much any party or individual tries to oppose it, it will persist. He affirmed that the AAP government is determined to eliminate drugs from Punjab.