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Crime
Diljit Dosanjh calls slain anti‑drug activist a martyr
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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Singer‑actor Diljit Dosanjh described the recently murdered anti‑drug activist as a martyr, urging stronger action against drug trafficking.
Diljit Dosanjh, the popular Punjabi singer and Bollywood actor, used his social media platform to label the anti‑drug activist who was killed last week a martyr. In a post that quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments, he praised the activist's courage in confronting drug networks and called for a nationwide crackdown on narcotics.
The statement came amid growing public concern over rising drug-related incidents across several Indian states. Dosanjh urged authorities to honour the fallen activist by intensifying investigations and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
Political leaders and civil‑society groups also reacted, echoing the call for stricter enforcement and better rehabilitation measures. While the identity of the activist was not disclosed in the post, the outpouring of support highlights the sensitivity of the drug‑related violence issue in the country.
Diljit concluded by urging his followers to stay vigilant and support community initiatives aimed at eradicating drug abuse, reinforcing his long‑standing advocacy for a drug‑free society.
The statement came amid growing public concern over rising drug-related incidents across several Indian states. Dosanjh urged authorities to honour the fallen activist by intensifying investigations and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
Political leaders and civil‑society groups also reacted, echoing the call for stricter enforcement and better rehabilitation measures. While the identity of the activist was not disclosed in the post, the outpouring of support highlights the sensitivity of the drug‑related violence issue in the country.
Diljit concluded by urging his followers to stay vigilant and support community initiatives aimed at eradicating drug abuse, reinforcing his long‑standing advocacy for a drug‑free society.