The political friction between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified over the state's drug menace and related incidents. The Union Home Ministry has sought a comprehensive report from the Punjab government on three specific drug-linked cases, including a suicide in Sangrur, a murder in Mansa, and an attack in Gurdaspur district.
MHA's Strict Stance and Demands
The Ministry's Internal Security-I Division sent communications to the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP, seeking factual details, actions taken, and the overall impact on law and order. The cases involve the tragic suicide of Gulzar Singh in Sangrur who had raised questions on synthetic drugs, the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota in Mansa, and a violent attack in Gurdaspur. Additionally, the Centre demanded an update on the implementation of the 'Vision Document (2026-2029)' on narcotics control shared by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
CM Mann Defends Action Amid Counter-Allegations
Amid the growing pressure, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a high-level review meeting and defended his government's ongoing crackdown against drug cartels, claiming Punjab leads the country in anti-drug measures. Mann countered the Centre by questioning border security under BSF and alleging that drugs flow in from BJP-ruled states. Meanwhile, Punjab Police highlighted extensive seizure statistics, including over 95,000 NDPS FIRs and massive asset freezes, turning the drug issue into a major political flashpoint ahead of elections.
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