JALANDHAR
In a decisive move to combat the drug menace, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, under the leadership of ADGP Technical Services Ram Singh, Commissioner of Police Jalandhar Dhanpreet Kaur conducted an extensive search operation at 13 identified hotspots within the city.
ADGP Ram Singh, who personally oversaw the operation in the city, stated that the coordinated effort was executed with the deployment of adequate police personnel and supervision by gazetted officers. This operation targeted locations identified based on intelligence inputs and public complaints regarding drug-related activities.
As a result of this strategic crackdown, 15 FIRs have been registered across multiple police stations in the city, and 18 individuals involved in illicit drug activities have been apprehended. Additionally, 03 preventive actions were taken, and 05 drug-addicted individuals were sent to a rehabilitation center for recovery.
During the operation, law enforcement officials seized substantial amounts of narcotics and drug-related assets, including: 96.7 grams of heroin, 746 intoxicant tablets 24 bottles of wine, 1 illegal pistol,2 magazines and 2 cartridges
ADGP Ram Singh emphasized that the primary objective of this initiative is to dismantle drug supply networks and curb street-level drug peddling. He reiterated that the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police is committed to intensifying operations against drug trafficking networks, ensuring that those involved face the strictest legal consequences.
Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s stance on eliminating drug abuse, ADGP Ram Singh assured that the police force will persistently work towards making the city drug-free. He also issued a stern warning to individuals engaged in illegal drug activities, emphasizing that the crackdown will continue with greater intensity in the coming days.
In a call for public cooperation, ADGP Ram Singh urged citizens to support the ongoing campaign, ‘War Against Drugs,’ spearheaded by the Punjab Government. He encouraged residents to report any suspicious drug-related activities to the authorities, assuring that informants’ identities will remain confidential.
The Jalandhar Police remains steadfast in its mission to eradicate the drug menace and will leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of a safer, drug-free society.