69 FIRs, 105 peddlers nabbed in Rupnagar anti-drugs drive

Under the Punjab Government’s campaign “War Against Drugs”, the Rupnagar district police have registered 69 cases and arrested around 105 drug peddlers so far. The police have also recovered 17 kg 242 grams of poppy husk, 2 kg 839 grams of poppy plants, 10,740 tablets or capsules, 251 intoxicating injections,126 grams and 213 milligrams of heroin, 1 kg 765 grams and 203 milligrams of intoxicating powder and Rs 33,950 drug money.

“Project Sampark” was not just an initiative to eliminate drugs, but a permanent battle against organised crime, street crime, and anti-social elements, Rupnagar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gulneet Singh Khurana said at Riasat Palace, Morinda. Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia said the government was persistently working at the grassroots level to eliminate drugs and other criminal activities.

Khurana said the main objective of ‘Project Sampark’ was to strengthen cooperation and trust between the police and the public. Under this initiative, the district police have been continuously holding meetings with the public to help resolve local issues. He said such meetings would continue to be held in the future as well.

During the event, discussions were held with dignitaries, prominent persons, and school and college students about the harmful effects of drugs, gangster mafias, and related issues. Their suggestions were also taken. Additionally, the Kranti Kala Manch performed a play against drugs to raise awareness among the attendees.

Punjab