Checking at 214 bus stands across Punjab, 112 held in anti-drug drive

Keeping the Diwali festival in mind, Punjab Police launched a special cordon and search operation at 214 bus stands across the state. During this drive, police teams checked 1,161 suspicious persons.

Special DGP (Law and Order) Praveen Sinha stated that as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav, this checking was conducted across all 28 police districts from 10 am to 12 noon. He personally monitored the operation.

According to the Special DGP, over 1,500 personnel of 216 police teams under the supervision of more than 100 gazetted officers were involved in the searches. All police commissioners and district police chiefs were asked to ensure foolproof security arrangements.

On the other hand, under the 'Yudh Nashe Virudh' campaign, police raided 301 locations, registering 86 FIRs and arresting 112 alleged drug smugglers. According to police, the number of alleged accused arrested during this 613-day-old campaign has now reached 91,031.

Praveen Sinha stated that during these raids, 2.5 kg heroin, 2.5 kg opium, 488 intoxicant pills and drug money amounting to Rs 2.24 lakh were recovered from the accused.

Meanwhile, improvement works in drug-affected areas by the administration are also ongoing. Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal informed that after cleaning the cremation ground and sports stadium in Jora Chhatran village, lights and CCTV cameras have been installed to keep an eye on undesirable elements.

Nothing has yet been proved in court.

Key developments

• Special search operation conducted at 214 bus stands in 28 police districts of the state
• Police teams screened 1,161 suspicious persons during checking
• 86 FIRs registered and 112 alleged smugglers arrested in anti-drug raids
• 2.5 kg heroin, 2.5 kg opium and cash seized from the accused