Second phase of Punjab’s war on drugs launched in Tarn Taran
Babushahi Bureau
Tarn Taran (Punjab), January 10, 2026: Intensifying its crackdown on drug abuse and trafficking, the Punjab government under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday launched the second phase of the state’s war against drugs campaign in Tarn Taran district. The renewed drive aims to completely uproot the drug menace through widespread public participation and sustained enforcement.
As part of the campaign, anti-drug foot marches were organised across villages in all four assembly constituencies of the district—Tarn Taran, Patti, Khemkaran and Khadoor Sahib. Volunteers of the Nasha Mukti Morcha, along with representatives of Village Defence Committees, held special village-level gatherings and padyatras to raise awareness against drug abuse.
Inaugurating the padyatras in villages including Kirian, Marar, Jauneke, Marhana and Nathupur in the Patti assembly constituency, District Coordinator of the War on Drugs Campaign Amarinder Singh Ammy said the second phase has been launched as per the directions of the Punjab government.
He said that around 20 villages in each assembly constituency will be covered daily, with foot marches and awareness activities conducted by volunteers and community representatives.
Ammy noted that the first phase of the campaign witnessed large-scale action against drug smugglers, a rise in conviction rates, and increased public involvement. He expressed confidence that the second phase would further strengthen efforts to dismantle drug networks and mobilise communities across the district.
State Cabinet Minister and MLA from Patti S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said the second phase follows the resounding success of the first, which was launched on March 1, 2025. He said the campaign’s honesty, dedication and comprehensive approach set a new benchmark, not only in Punjab but across the country.
Bhullar announced that from January 10 to January 30, foot marches will be organised in every street, locality and village across Punjab to ensure mass participation. He expressed optimism that the second phase would surpass the achievements of the first and called upon people to actively support the initiative.
Emphasising collective responsibility, Bhullar said that with coordinated efforts from the police, civil administration and the Aam Aadmi Party-led government, Punjab can realise the vision of a drug-free and vibrant state.
Several local leaders, coordinators, volunteers of the Nasha Mukti Morcha, members of Village Defence Committees and villagers participated in the events, reflecting strong grassroots support for the campaign.