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Punjab MLA Harpal Singh Cheema accuses BJP of facilitating drug trafficking via Gujarat border
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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Punjab legislator Harpal Singh Cheema has publicly alleged that the BJP is involved in drug smuggling operations through the Gujarat border, raising political and security concerns.
Punjab MLA Harpal Singh Cheema, a senior figure in the state assembly, said on Tuesday that members of the Bharatiya Janata Party are complicit in moving narcotics across the Gujarat border. He cited unnamed sources and recent seizures to back his claim, asserting that the party’s local networks are being used to facilitate the trade.
Cheema described the trafficking route as a well‑organized corridor that exploits porous checkpoints along the Gujarat‑Rajasthan frontier. According to him, the drugs are transported in small consignments hidden in commercial vehicles, making detection difficult for law‑enforcement agencies.
The BJP has rejected the allegation, stating that no evidence has been presented and that such accusations are politically motivated. Party spokespersons called for a thorough investigation by the police and urged the media to refrain from spreading unverified claims.
Law‑enforcement officials declined to comment on the specifics of the allegation, noting that ongoing investigations cannot be discussed publicly. The statement adds to growing concerns about drug flow in western India, where authorities have reported a rise in seizures over the past year.
Cheema described the trafficking route as a well‑organized corridor that exploits porous checkpoints along the Gujarat‑Rajasthan frontier. According to him, the drugs are transported in small consignments hidden in commercial vehicles, making detection difficult for law‑enforcement agencies.
The BJP has rejected the allegation, stating that no evidence has been presented and that such accusations are politically motivated. Party spokespersons called for a thorough investigation by the police and urged the media to refrain from spreading unverified claims.
Law‑enforcement officials declined to comment on the specifics of the allegation, noting that ongoing investigations cannot be discussed publicly. The statement adds to growing concerns about drug flow in western India, where authorities have reported a rise in seizures over the past year.