Citizen Intelligence Leads to 25,000 Arrests in Punjab Anti-Drug Drive
· India · Zee News, NDTV
Public tips submitted via the Safe Punjab Helpline have enabled authorities to secure over 25,000 arrests under the state's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' anti-drug campaign. DGP Gaurav Yadav stated that citizen intelligence has provided the initiative with critical support. The campaign focuses on dismantling drug networks across Punjab. Security forces continue to leverage these inputs to identify and apprehend individuals involved in illicit narcotics trade.
Why it matters
The high volume of arrests demonstrates the impact of community-led reporting in addressing Punjab's long-standing drug trafficking crisis.
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