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Home Minister Amit Shah vows drug‑free Punjab by Dec 31 2029 at Jalandhar rally
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:02 PM
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During a rally in Paragpur, Jalandhar, Home Minister Amit Shah announced a target to make Punjab drug‑free by the end of 2029.
New Delhi – Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jalandhar on Saturday to address a large gathering in Paragpur, where he outlined a comprehensive plan to eradicate illicit drug use across Punjab. Shah pledged that the state would achieve a drug‑free status by 31 December 2029, emphasizing intensified enforcement, rehabilitation programmes and community awareness drives.
The rally, organised by the state government in coordination with central agencies, featured speeches from local officials and representatives of anti‑drug NGOs. Shah highlighted recent seizures of narcotics and the deployment of additional police personnel to curb trafficking routes that have plagued the region.
He also announced increased funding for de‑addiction centres and skill‑development schemes aimed at vulnerable youth, urging families and civil society to cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts. The minister concluded by urging the public to report drug‑related activities and support the state's commitment to a healthier future.
The announcement comes amid rising concerns over substance abuse in Punjab, with authorities reporting a steady rise in drug‑related arrests over the past year. Shah's timeline sets a clear deadline for stakeholders to deliver measurable results before the close of 2029.
The rally, organised by the state government in coordination with central agencies, featured speeches from local officials and representatives of anti‑drug NGOs. Shah highlighted recent seizures of narcotics and the deployment of additional police personnel to curb trafficking routes that have plagued the region.
He also announced increased funding for de‑addiction centres and skill‑development schemes aimed at vulnerable youth, urging families and civil society to cooperate with law‑enforcement efforts. The minister concluded by urging the public to report drug‑related activities and support the state's commitment to a healthier future.
The announcement comes amid rising concerns over substance abuse in Punjab, with authorities reporting a steady rise in drug‑related arrests over the past year. Shah's timeline sets a clear deadline for stakeholders to deliver measurable results before the close of 2029.