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Garje Tikait blames Centre, Punjab govt for drug trade, vows to fight till end
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 09:45 PM
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Farm leader Garje Tikait said the fight against narcotics is the responsibility of the central and Punjab governments and warned of decisive action against drug traffickers.
Garje Tikait, a prominent farmer leader, addressed the media on the recent "Jhoota" murder case, using the platform to criticize both the Union and Punjab state governments for their perceived inaction on the drug menace. He asserted that curbing the narcotics trade is a shared responsibility of the central and state authorities and demanded immediate, effective measures against drug smugglers.
Tikait warned that if the governments are serious about eradicating the problem, they must launch a robust crackdown that leaves no trafficker untouched. He pledged that the farmer community will support any initiative that brings the drug network to justice, emphasizing that the fight will be pursued until its conclusion.
The remarks come amid growing public concern over drug abuse in Punjab, with activists and political figures calling for stronger enforcement. While no specific policy proposals were outlined, Tikait's statements signal heightened pressure on policymakers to act decisively.
Tikait warned that if the governments are serious about eradicating the problem, they must launch a robust crackdown that leaves no trafficker untouched. He pledged that the farmer community will support any initiative that brings the drug network to justice, emphasizing that the fight will be pursued until its conclusion.
The remarks come amid growing public concern over drug abuse in Punjab, with activists and political figures calling for stronger enforcement. While no specific policy proposals were outlined, Tikait's statements signal heightened pressure on policymakers to act decisively.