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Agriculture
Farmers Stage Sit‑in Outside Minister Harbhajan Singh’s Amritsar Residence Over Drug Crisis
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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A group of farmers set up a sit‑in outside the Amritsar home of Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh, demanding stronger government action against the drug problem.
Amritsar – On Thursday, a contingent of farmers gathered outside the private residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh, staging a peaceful sit‑in to highlight concerns over the escalating drug menace in the state. The protest was organized by local farmer groups who positioned themselves directly in front of the minister’s house, refusing to disperse until their grievances were addressed.
The demonstrators cited rising incidents of substance abuse among youth and the perceived inadequacy of existing government measures. While no official statements were released at the time, the farmers indicated they would continue the sit‑in until the administration announces concrete steps to curb the supply and consumption of narcotics.
Local authorities monitored the gathering, ensuring that the protest remained non‑violent. The event underscores growing frustration among the agrarian community, which often links the drug crisis to broader socio‑economic challenges affecting rural Punjab.
No arrests were reported, and the minister’s office has not yet responded publicly to the demands. The farmers have called for an urgent meeting with state officials to discuss a comprehensive anti‑drug strategy.
The sit‑in is expected to continue in the coming days, with organizers urging media coverage to amplify their call for decisive government action.
The demonstrators cited rising incidents of substance abuse among youth and the perceived inadequacy of existing government measures. While no official statements were released at the time, the farmers indicated they would continue the sit‑in until the administration announces concrete steps to curb the supply and consumption of narcotics.
Local authorities monitored the gathering, ensuring that the protest remained non‑violent. The event underscores growing frustration among the agrarian community, which often links the drug crisis to broader socio‑economic challenges affecting rural Punjab.
No arrests were reported, and the minister’s office has not yet responded publicly to the demands. The farmers have called for an urgent meeting with state officials to discuss a comprehensive anti‑drug strategy.
The sit‑in is expected to continue in the coming days, with organizers urging media coverage to amplify their call for decisive government action.