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Punjab BJP Chief Kewal Dhillon writes to DGP, seeks high security for ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras’
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 14, 2026: Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has written to the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, seeking comprehensive security and traffic arrangements for the party’s state-wide “Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras” scheduled from September 18 to 30.
The BJP plans to organise four yatras across Punjab as part of its campaign against drug abuse, with the initiative aimed particularly at mobilising young people and creating awareness about the need for a drug-free Punjab.
The four proposed routes are Sujanpur in Pathankot to Jalandhar Cantt, Fatehgarh Sahib to Phagwara, Fazilka to Ludhiana, and Talwandi Sabo to Rajpura.
In his letter to the DGP, Dhillon sought adequate security arrangements along the entire routes, including key entry and exit points, in view of the participation of senior BJP leaders and Union ministers.
He also urged the Punjab Police to maintain strict preventive vigilance to ensure that anti-social elements do not disrupt the programmes.
Dhillon further sought coordinated traffic arrangements along the routes to ensure the smooth movement of the yatras while minimising inconvenience to the public.
He asked the police headquarters to issue advance directions to district SSPs, DSPs and SHOs concerned so that security and traffic arrangements could be finalised well in advance.
The campaign will be launched on September 18 from Ekta Sthal in Sujanpur, Pathankot, where BJP national president Nitin Nabin will flag off the first yatra.
Union Cabinet Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Arjun Ram Meghwal, along with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, are expected to participate in the yatras at different stages.
The campaign will culminate in Jalandhar on September 30, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah scheduled to attend the closing programme.
The BJP has said the campaign is intended to take its anti-drug message across different parts of Punjab and encourage public participation in efforts to tackle drug abuse.