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Crime
Punjab Grapples with Escalating Drug Problem, Bodies Await Cremation
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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Punjab authorities are confronting a growing drug crisis, with two bodies currently awaiting cremation and a nearby town facing heightened risks.
Punjab is confronting a worsening drug menace, with reports of increased drug-related incidents across the state.
Two bodies are currently waiting for cremation, underscoring the human toll of the crisis.
A nearby town has been described as being on the edge, indicating that the drug problem is affecting local communities.
Police and local officials are working to curb the spread, but details on specific actions remain limited.
Two bodies are currently waiting for cremation, underscoring the human toll of the crisis.
A nearby town has been described as being on the edge, indicating that the drug problem is affecting local communities.
Police and local officials are working to curb the spread, but details on specific actions remain limited.