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Crime
Teenager Found Dead in Fazilka Village Amid Local Concerns Over Easy Access to Drugs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM
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A 17-year-old boy was found dead in his home in Ghattiyanwala Jattan village, Fazilka. Locals have raised concerns about the easy availability of illicit substances in the area.
A 17-year-old boy, identified as Abhijot Singh, was found dead in his residence in Ghattiyanwala Jattan village in the Fazilka district of Punjab. The deceased was discovered lying on a bed inside his home, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
While the exact cause of death is under investigation, local residents have voiced strong concerns regarding the accessibility of illicit drugs in their community. Villagers alleged that such substances are easily available in local shops, comparing their ease of purchase to that of common household items like sugar.
The incident has sparked a debate in the village about the need for stricter regulation and monitoring of drug sales in rural areas. Police have taken charge of the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death.
The local community is demanding a thorough inquiry into the sources from which these substances are being supplied to ensure public safety and prevent future tragedies.
While the exact cause of death is under investigation, local residents have voiced strong concerns regarding the accessibility of illicit drugs in their community. Villagers alleged that such substances are easily available in local shops, comparing their ease of purchase to that of common household items like sugar.
The incident has sparked a debate in the village about the need for stricter regulation and monitoring of drug sales in rural areas. Police have taken charge of the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death.
The local community is demanding a thorough inquiry into the sources from which these substances are being supplied to ensure public safety and prevent future tragedies.