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Crime
Youth Beaten for Opposing Drug Use in Jalandhar, Police Investigate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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A young man was beaten in Jalandhar for attempting to stop drug use. A video of the incident has gone viral, leading to police intervention.
A disturbing incident has unfolded in Jalandhar, Punjab, where a young man was brutally assaulted for attempting to curb drug use in his neighborhood. A video of the attack has quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage and prompting a swift response from the local police. The footage shows a group of individuals violently attacking the youth, who appears to be trying to intervene in a drug-related activity. The motive behind the assault remains unclear, but it highlights the growing concern over drug abuse in the region. Police officials have confirmed that they are actively investigating the incident and have launched a search for the perpetrators. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.