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Crime
Pargat asks Shah to clarify Clarify Centre’s role in Punjab’s drug fight
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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Punjab MLA Pargat Singh urged Minister Shah to detail how the Clarify Centre is contributing to the state’s anti‑drug efforts.
Punjab legislator Pargat Singh has called on Minister Shah to explain the specific contributions of the Clarify Centre in the state’s ongoing battle against drug abuse. Singh’s request was made during a recent meeting where the escalating drug problem in the region was a primary agenda item.
The drug menace in Punjab has been a persistent challenge, prompting the state government to launch multiple interventions, including stricter enforcement, rehabilitation programmes, and public awareness campaigns. Officials have repeatedly highlighted the need for coordinated action among civil society groups and government agencies.
The Clarify Centre, a non‑governmental organization focused on drug prevention and rehabilitation, claims to support these efforts through research, community outreach, and capacity‑building for local institutions. While the Centre’s exact activities have not been publicly detailed, Singh’s demand seeks transparency on how its work aligns with official strategies.
Shah has indicated that a formal briefing on the Centre’s role will be prepared, aiming to ensure that all stakeholders operate with clear objectives and measurable outcomes in the fight against narcotics in Punjab.
The drug menace in Punjab has been a persistent challenge, prompting the state government to launch multiple interventions, including stricter enforcement, rehabilitation programmes, and public awareness campaigns. Officials have repeatedly highlighted the need for coordinated action among civil society groups and government agencies.
The Clarify Centre, a non‑governmental organization focused on drug prevention and rehabilitation, claims to support these efforts through research, community outreach, and capacity‑building for local institutions. While the Centre’s exact activities have not been publicly detailed, Singh’s demand seeks transparency on how its work aligns with official strategies.
Shah has indicated that a formal briefing on the Centre’s role will be prepared, aiming to ensure that all stakeholders operate with clear objectives and measurable outcomes in the fight against narcotics in Punjab.