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Crime
Punjab Police to Revamp 46 Drug Hotspot Areas in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:46 PM
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Punjab Police have issued directives to alter the appearance of 46 identified drug hotspots in Jalandhar, aiming to curb illicit activities.
Punjab Police announced a new directive to transform the look of 46 drug‑hotspot zones across Jalandhar city. The move is part of a broader strategy to make these areas less attractive to drug users and dealers. Local municipal bodies will be tasked with installing new signage, improving lighting and enhancing surveillance in the targeted sites.
The directive follows a series of intelligence reports that highlighted the concentration of illicit drug activity in these neighborhoods. By altering the physical environment, authorities hope to deter drug use and reduce the visibility of illegal transactions.
Implementation will begin next month, with police coordinating closely with city officials. The plan includes regular patrols and community outreach to ensure the changes are effective and sustainable.
Officials expect that the revamped hotspots will lead to a measurable decline in drug‑related incidents, contributing to a safer Jalandhar for residents.
The directive follows a series of intelligence reports that highlighted the concentration of illicit drug activity in these neighborhoods. By altering the physical environment, authorities hope to deter drug use and reduce the visibility of illegal transactions.
Implementation will begin next month, with police coordinating closely with city officials. The plan includes regular patrols and community outreach to ensure the changes are effective and sustainable.
Officials expect that the revamped hotspots will lead to a measurable decline in drug‑related incidents, contributing to a safer Jalandhar for residents.