Punjab Sees 70,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested in 500‑Day Anti‑Drug Drive

Punjab police announced that 70,000 drug smugglers were taken into custody as part of a 500‑day anti‑drug drive that began early last year. The operation, coordinated across multiple districts, targeted trafficking networks that supply narcotics to the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann praised the police for their “unwavering commitment” and said the arrests would disrupt the supply chain. Authorities plan to continue monitoring the region to prevent a resurgence of drug trafficking.