Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Punjab Police Arrests 140 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Operation
Imagine the police are trying to make their state safe from bad stuff like drugs.
They launched a big project to catch people selling drugs.
On one day, they caught 140 people and found a lot of heroin, which is a dangerous drug.
This is part of a bigger effort where they have arrested many people in a few months.
The police went to many places all at once to find the drug sellers.
They also helped some people who used drugs by helping them get better.
The government is working hard to stop drug problems and keep everyone safe.
Punjab Police arrested 140 drug smugglers and seized 3kg of heroin.
The arrests and seizures were part of the 'Yudh Nashian De Virudh' campaign.
The campaign has resulted in 19,007 arrests in 115 days.
Coordinated raids were conducted across 482 locations, with 97 FIRs registered.
The police also convinced 89 individuals to undergo rehabilitation.
- Who
- Punjab Police.
- What
- Punjab Police arrested 140 drug smugglers and seized heroin.
- When
- On Tuesday.
- Where
- Across 28 police districts in Punjab, India.
- Why
- As part of the 'Yudh Nashian De Virudh' campaign to make Punjab drug-free.
- Total Smugglers Arrested
- 19,007 (in 115 days)
- Heroin Recovered
- 3 kilograms
- Drug Money Recovered
- ₹60,500
- Locations Raided
- 482
- FIRs Registered
- 97
- Individuals Questioned
- 510
- Individuals for Rehab
- 89