The political battle over Punjab’s worsening drug crisis has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and accusing it of failing to effectively address the spread of narcotics in the State. The BJP has alleged that despite repeated promises and announcements by the Punjab government to eliminate...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and dismantling organized narcotics networks across the country, declaring that authorities will pursue even stronger measures against those involved in the illegal drug trade. The announcement comes as the government prepares to introduce a comprehensive national roadmap aimed at strengthening narcotics...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the fight against narcotics trafficking, Kerala Chief Minister has proposed a coordinated inter-state strategy involving Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to tackle the growing challenge of drug smuggling and related criminal activities across southern India. The proposal comes amid increasing concerns over the movement of illegal narcotics through...
A large-scale drug survey being conducted across Punjab has become the center of political and administrative debate after reports emerged that the questionnaire includes sections seeking public feedback on the performance of welfare schemes introduced by the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The survey, aimed at understanding the extent of substance abuse...
A fresh U.S. military operation targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of two men and left one survivor, intensifying international scrutiny over Washington’s expanding anti-drug campaign in Latin American waters. According to U.S. Southern Command, the strike targeted a vessel allegedly involved in drug-trafficking activities along...
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the worsening narcotics situation in Punjab, describing the rise in drug-related crimes and addiction cases as “alarming” while strongly criticizing the state’s enforcement strategy. During a hearing linked to the functioning of special courts under stringent laws, the apex court urged authorities to focus on dismantling powerful...
Bhopal: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city Bhopal on Thursday demolished illegal constructions belonging to the Machhli family on government land in the Kokta locality. The action comes as part of a crackdown following the arrest of Shawar Ahmed alias Machhli and his nephew Yasin Ahmed alias Machhli last month for possessing MDMA drugs under...