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35-year-old Man Dies of Drug Overdose in Mansa, Punjab; Family Stages Road Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM
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A 35‑year‑old man in Mansa, Punjab, died after a drug overdose, prompting his relatives to place his body on a public road in protest.
A 35‑year‑old male resident of Mansa in Punjab was found dead after consuming a lethal dose of narcotics, according to local reports. The cause of death has been identified as a drug overdose, and authorities are conducting a post‑mortem to confirm the findings.
In a dramatic display of grief and anger, the deceased's family retrieved the body from the mortuary and placed it on a busy road near the town centre. The act was intended to draw attention to what they described as inadequate action against the spread of illicit substances in the area.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the protest began, clearing the road and securing the body for proper burial. Officials have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the overdose and the family's public demonstration, urging calm while promising stricter enforcement against drug trafficking.
The incident highlights growing concerns over substance abuse in parts of Punjab, where law‑enforcement agencies have reported a rise in illicit drug consumption over the past year. Community leaders have called for increased awareness programs and faster judicial processes to deter similar tragedies.
In a dramatic display of grief and anger, the deceased's family retrieved the body from the mortuary and placed it on a busy road near the town centre. The act was intended to draw attention to what they described as inadequate action against the spread of illicit substances in the area.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the protest began, clearing the road and securing the body for proper burial. Officials have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the overdose and the family's public demonstration, urging calm while promising stricter enforcement against drug trafficking.
The incident highlights growing concerns over substance abuse in parts of Punjab, where law‑enforcement agencies have reported a rise in illicit drug consumption over the past year. Community leaders have called for increased awareness programs and faster judicial processes to deter similar tragedies.