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Amit Shah to Lead Drug-Free Rally in Jalandhar's Paragpur on Sept 30
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:32 PM
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Home Minister Amit Shah will address a drug de‑addiction rally in Paragpur, Jalandhar on September 30, with a 63‑acre venue prepared for the event.
Central Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend a large‑scale drug de‑addiction rally in Paragpur, a locality of Jalandhar, on 30 September. The event, organized by state authorities, aims to raise awareness and mobilise community support against the growing drug menace in Punjab.
Officials have finalised preparations on a 63‑acre site, erecting a temporary pandal for the rally and arranging extensive parking facilities to accommodate participants and security personnel. The venue is being readied to handle a significant gathering, with infrastructure set up to ensure smooth crowd movement.
The rally comes amid heightened concerns over substance abuse in the region, prompting the central government to intensify its outreach. Amit Shah’s presence underscores the administration’s commitment to tackling the issue through public engagement and coordinated action.
Security arrangements are being overseen by local police and central agencies to maintain order during the event. While exact attendance figures have not been disclosed, organisers expect a robust turnout from community leaders, youth groups and civil society representatives.
Officials have finalised preparations on a 63‑acre site, erecting a temporary pandal for the rally and arranging extensive parking facilities to accommodate participants and security personnel. The venue is being readied to handle a significant gathering, with infrastructure set up to ensure smooth crowd movement.
The rally comes amid heightened concerns over substance abuse in the region, prompting the central government to intensify its outreach. Amit Shah’s presence underscores the administration’s commitment to tackling the issue through public engagement and coordinated action.
Security arrangements are being overseen by local police and central agencies to maintain order during the event. While exact attendance figures have not been disclosed, organisers expect a robust turnout from community leaders, youth groups and civil society representatives.