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Home Minister Amit Shah questions Punjab government over drug trade, seeks accountability
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM
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Home Minister Amit Shah has publicly challenged the Punjab government over the state's drug trade, asking who bears responsibility for security. The ministry says it will demand answers.
New Delhi – Home Minister Amit Shah raised concerns about the escalating drug trade in Punjab, directing sharp criticism at the state government. Shah asked officials to clarify who is accountable for ensuring security and curbing narcotics trafficking in the region.
The minister's remarks came during a briefing where he highlighted the growing menace of illicit substances and its impact on youth and public safety. He emphasized that the central government expects a coordinated response from state authorities.
Shah indicated that the Ministry of Home Affairs will seek detailed answers from the Punjab administration and monitor the implementation of anti‑drug measures. No specific actions were announced, but the statement underscores heightened federal scrutiny of the state's handling of the drug problem.
The Punjab government has not yet responded publicly to Shah's comments. Observers note that the issue has been a recurring point of tension between the centre and the state, with law‑enforcement agencies under pressure to deliver results.
The development adds political weight to ongoing debates about drug control policies and inter‑governmental cooperation in India.
The minister's remarks came during a briefing where he highlighted the growing menace of illicit substances and its impact on youth and public safety. He emphasized that the central government expects a coordinated response from state authorities.
Shah indicated that the Ministry of Home Affairs will seek detailed answers from the Punjab administration and monitor the implementation of anti‑drug measures. No specific actions were announced, but the statement underscores heightened federal scrutiny of the state's handling of the drug problem.
The Punjab government has not yet responded publicly to Shah's comments. Observers note that the issue has been a recurring point of tension between the centre and the state, with law‑enforcement agencies under pressure to deliver results.
The development adds political weight to ongoing debates about drug control policies and inter‑governmental cooperation in India.