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Amit Shah questions Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on ₹20,000‑crore drug seizure in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 05:45 PM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Ludhiana and confronted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over a reported drug seizure valued at ₹20,000 crore, seeking clarification on the source of the narcotics.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ludhiana, Punjab, on a high‑profile trip aimed at addressing the state's escalating drug problem. During his visit, Shah publicly challenged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asking how narcotics allegedly worth ₹20,000 crore managed to infiltrate Punjab.
Shah highlighted the scale of the alleged seizure, describing it as one of the largest drug busts in recent memory, and urged the state government to provide a detailed account of the investigation. He also warned that the central government would closely monitor the situation and take necessary action if gaps in enforcement were identified.
The confrontation underscored growing tensions between the Union Home Ministry and the Punjab state administration over drug control policies. While the state government has previously reported significant drug seizures, the exact figures and circumstances of this particular case remain under scrutiny.
No official response from the Punjab Chief Minister's office was recorded at the time of reporting. The incident adds to a series of recent high‑level discussions on drug trafficking across northern India.
Shah highlighted the scale of the alleged seizure, describing it as one of the largest drug busts in recent memory, and urged the state government to provide a detailed account of the investigation. He also warned that the central government would closely monitor the situation and take necessary action if gaps in enforcement were identified.
The confrontation underscored growing tensions between the Union Home Ministry and the Punjab state administration over drug control policies. While the state government has previously reported significant drug seizures, the exact figures and circumstances of this particular case remain under scrutiny.
No official response from the Punjab Chief Minister's office was recorded at the time of reporting. The incident adds to a series of recent high‑level discussions on drug trafficking across northern India.