Punjab's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' Anti-Drug Campaign Completes One Year, CM Mann Hails Success

• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the completion of one year for the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' anti-drug campaign.
• Mann stated the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics by dismantling networks and ensuring strict enforcement.
• He alleged previous regimes patronized drug trade, while his government has broken the backbone of drug trade.
• The campaign adopted a zero-tolerance policy, leading to 36,178 FIRs, 51,648 arrests, and seizure of 2,277 kg heroin.
• Over 4.9 million intoxicant tablets/capsules confiscated, Rs 16.70 crore recovered, and properties of smugglers confiscated/demolished.