Decisive War Against Drugs

Monday:  23rd January 2023 at 4:02 PM

241 Drug Smugglers Held With 5kg Heroin and 4.90-KG Opium 

Rs 7.89 Lakh Drug Money also recovered in a week 

*On Directions of CM  Bhagwant Mann decisive actions lanched 

*Punjab Police Coommitted to wipe out Drug Menace from the state 

*Drive to arrest POs/Absconders in NDPS Act cases also 

*Witnesses significant surge as toll reaches 636

*Strict action against China Dor also

*Punjab Police Recover 11364 Chinese Dor Bundles

*Arrest 255 People in a month

Chandigarh: 23rd January 2023: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

While crime increases rapidly under the influence of drugs, the younger generation starts degrading in many ways. Where the youth trapped in the trap of drugs reach the world of crime, anti-national elements also start taking advantage of them. If we have a look at the campaign launched by the police, many horrifying pictures come to the fore. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken vigorous initiative to change this whole atmosphere.

Amid the ongoing decisive war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police have arrested 241 drug smugglers/suppliers after registering 173 first information reports (FIRs), including 18 commercial, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) act across the state in the last week.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Singh Gill, while addressing his weekly Press Conference here on Monday, said that the Police have also recovered 5-Kg Heroin, 4.90-Kg opium, 5.92 quintals of poppy husk, and 1.95 Lakh tablets/capsules/injections/vials of Pharma opioids besides recovering Rs 7.89 Lakh drug money from their possession.

He said that with 13 more Proclaimed Offenders (POs)/Absconders in NDPS cases arrested in the last week, the total number of arrests reached 636 since the special drive to arrest POs/absconders was started on July 5, 2022.

Sharing monthly details on action taken against sellers trading in the Chinese Kite string, the IGP said that Police teams have recovered 11364 Chinese dor bundles after registering 234 First Information Reports (FIRs) and arresting 255 people indulged in selling this fatal kite flying string. As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police will take strict action against those buying/selling Chinese kite flying string, he added.

Pertinently, Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab Gaurav Yadav had given strict instructions to all the CPs/SSPs to investigate backward and forward linkages minutely in each and every case, especially related to drug recoveries, even if they recover a meager amount of drugs.

Meanwhile, on the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab a drug-free state, extensive anti-drug drives have been launched by the Punjab Police to combat the menace of drugs from the border State. The DGP has also strictly ordered all the CPs/SSPs to identify all hotspots where drugs are prevalent and all top drug smugglers in their jurisdictions. He also directed the Police chiefs to effectively forfeit the property of all the arrested drug smugglers so that their ill-gotten money could be recovered.

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CM Bhagwant Mann's Decisive War Against Drugs

 28th August 2022 at 7:37 PM

Achieved major success as Punjab Police recovers 38kg heroin

Heorin was being smuggled from Gujrat-Two Held

Heroin packet was concealed in a toolbox of truck Says DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav

DGP Gaurav Yadav reiterates commitment of  CM Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab Drugs Free and crime free

Anti-Social elements should leave state or ready to face the music-warns DGP Punjab 

Police teams are conducting raids to nab remaining two drug smugglers-says IGP Ludhiana range SPS Parmar 

Chandigarh//SBS NAGAR: 28th August 2022: (Punjab Screen Desk)::

Amid the ongoing decisive war against the drugs launched on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Sunday achieved yet another great success after SBS Nagar Police has recovered 38kg heroin concealed in a toolbox of a truck coming from Gujarat, said Director General of Police (Punjab) Gaurav Yadav here.

The DGP said that the Police have arrested two persons including a truck driver identified as Kulwinder Ram alias Kinda and his accomplice identified as Bittu, both residents of Balachaur, SBS Nagar besides booking two drug smugglers identified as Rajesh Kumar alias Sonu Khatri of Rakkara Dhahan and Som Nath alias Bikko of Karawar. The Police have also impounded the truck bearing registration number PB04V6366, he added.

IGP Ludhiana Range Surinder Pal Singh Parmar accompanied by SSP SBS Nagar Bhagirath Meena, While addressing a press conference in SBS Nagar, the police had received a secret information that a drug smuggler identified as Rajesh Kumar along with his accomplices Som Nath Bikko, Kulwinder Kinda and Bittu is engaged in the business of supplying large quantities of heroin in different areas of Punjab by bringing the drug from other states through truck.

Following this information, the Police have immediately registered an FIR no. 138 dated 27-08-22 under sections 21/25/28-61-85 of the NDPS Act at Police Station City Nawanshahr, he said, adding that a special nakabandi was conducted at Mahalon Bypass in SBS Nagar under the supervision of the Shri Ranjit Singh PPS and SI Surinder Singh.

"During the nakabandi when the police party signalled the truck to stop, the truck driver Kulwinder Kinda tried to run away but the police party managed to catch him and Bittu and recovered 38kg packet of heroin wrapped in a tarpaulin and concealed in a toolbox of the truck," he said.

SSP Bhagirath Meena said that, during preliminary interrogation accused truck driver Kulwinder Kinda disclosed that he had received a call from from Rajesh Kumar via Telegram App, who gave him a pinpoint location in Bhuj in Gujarat to pick heroin and bring it to Punjab. The accused further revealed that when he reached the location, an unknown person came and loaded the drug into his truck.

He said that Kulwinder Kinda also disclosed that earlier on the instruction of Rajesh Kumar, he had brought two chunks including of 10kg and then 20kg heroin from Srinagar Udi in the month of January, besides, 1kg of heroin from Delhi this year.

The SSP said that the Police are conducting raids to nab accused Rajesh Kumar and Som Nath and soon they will be arrested. 

DGP Gaurav Yadav, while reiterating the commitment of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab a drugs-free and crime-free state, said that Punjab Police has adopted zero tolerance policy against drugs menace and crime. Anybody found indulged in any kind of anti-social activities, will be dealt with heavy hand, he warned.

Meanwhile, accused Rajesh Kumar alias Sonu Khatri is a professional criminal and facing over 19 cases of henious crime including murder, hurt, illegal activities, forgery, NDPS Act and Excise Act. While, Kulwinder Kinda was convicted and sentenced for imprisonment of 10 years in an NDPS case registered at Nurmahal Police Station regarding 3.45 Quintal Poppy Husk recovery. 

Amritsar Police busts an global drug smuggling network

13th September 2021 at 8:40 PM

 Big Fish nabbed involved in smuggling of 40 kg heroin  

 Heroin from Pakistan through a plastic pipe  

Chandigarh//Amritsar: 13th September 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police on Monday arrested a ‘big fish’ international smuggler identified as Harpreet Singh alias Happy, a resident of village Chawinda Kalan in Amritsar for his role in the smuggling of 40Kg heroin-consignment, which was recovered at Indo-Pak Border.

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta said that the police have also recovered 1Kg heroin from the possession of Happy, who was arrested by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police from village Chheharta in Amritsar. Police have also impounded his Splendor Motorcycle, he added. 

 

Amritsar Rural Police had earlier foiled a major drug smuggling bid by recovering 39 packets of heroin, weighing 40.81 kg, in the Panjgraian Border Outpost (BOP) area of Amritsar on August 21, 2021.

DGP Dinkar Gupta said that the investigations carried out so far had pointed to Happy’s nexus with international-based drug smugglers and gangsters. “His (Happy) links with smugglers in Pakistan and smuggler Jagga, who works from Malaysia are also being deeply probed,” he added.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Vikram Jeet Duggal said that the police are carrying out further investigations to unravel the international drug supply network operating in the state.

 

Meanwhile, a case has been registered under section 21 of the NDPS act at Police Station Chheharta in Amritsar.

A Birthday Celebration after Death gave a message to society

No-Drug Rally at Sarabha Nagar Market

Ludhiana: 13 July 2014: (Punjab Screen Bureau): 
Sadbhavna De addiction Center Raikot in association with Sarabha Nagar Shokeepers organized a rally at Sarabha Nagar Main Market today. Speaking on the occasion Dr A K Banerjee said that Drug crimes are on the rise in Punjab. Many young lives are getting wasted. This is more s due to the lack of will of the government, administration and police. He said that on 21st June his only son Abhishek was found dead in a car at college road under mysterious circumstances. But police seems to be in closing the case. Dr Arun Mitra, convener citizens forum for justice, said that police instead of nabbing the culprits the manufacturers, the hoarders, and suppliers, the police is picking small addicts. Dr Deepak Prashar Secretary IMA said that addicts are victims of social disease. They need treatment and education. D P Maur said that the government must take full responsibility of the rehabilitation of addicts. S. Gohlwaria Mayor of Ludhiana expressed concern for the growing drug menace in the city. Sh H R dhanda also addressed.  Many Social workers Maj. S S Aulakh, Mrs Anita Sharma, Mrs Savita Kalra, Mrs Gurcharan Kochar, Gautam Rishi, Mrs Kimti Goel pledged to make Ludhiana drug free. Sh Sompal Herera and his team staged a drama on awareness against the drugs.  

Candle Dharna Against Drug Menace by Victim Families

Next Candle March on 13th July

Ludhiana: 4th July 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen):

Today was birthday of Sukhdeep Bhatia who died due to rising drug menace. Instead if birthday celebrations all were expressing anguish against drug mafia which took his life and they were also protesting against police which did not take any action against the responsible person(s).All were silent but their silence was speaking and telling loudly that all is not well. All is not happened in a night. This tragic situation has a long hidden story which is full of conspired intentions.

Various organizations of the city gathered and lit the candles out side the Police Station No.8 (Sadar) in support of the demand for justice to the family of the deceased Abhishek Banarjee, Sukhdeep Bhatia, Abhinav and many such youth who became victim of the drugs. People demanded investigation by the police in a professional manner without any pressure. Incidentally today is the birthday of Sukhdeep Bhatia. People condemned the rising drug menace in the state and expressed anguish at that only the victims or small drug paddlers are being caught whereas the big fish goes scot free.


Organisations and people who participated include Mrs.Gurcharn Kaur Kochar – President & Mrs.Jeet Kumar – General Secretary from Punjab Istri Sabha Ludhiana, Dr Arun Mitra – General Secretary Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD), Shri M.S.Bhatia – Organising Secretary Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha, Com D P Maur – General Secretary Joint Council of Trade Unions, Shri Keemti Rawal – President Mahatar Sathi Jagriti Manch, Dr Inderjit Dhingra – President – Aqupuncher Association of India, Mrs.Rajinder Kaur Bhatia and Shri Anod Kumar – from Social Thinkers Forum, Com Tersem Jodhan – Ex MLA & Com Jatinder from CITU,  Navdeep Jodhan & Gurjit Singh from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Vichar Manch, Mrs.Anita Sharma – Belan Brigade, Raghbir Singh Benipal, Santokh Gill from CPI (M), Com Gurnam Sidhu & Com Yadav –from CPI, Rajidner Raju – Sadbhavna Group, Tilak Singh Samra – PAU Retiree Association, Mrs.Neerja from Sadbhavna, Mrs.Savita Kalra – Spokes Persons of Mahatar Sathi Jagriti Manch, Jagshir Singh Khalwa, Harpreet Kaur Chopra, Surinder Kaur, Bindra Rani, Diljot Kaur, Ranjit Singh along with parents of Sukhdeep Bhatia, Abhishek Banrjee and Abhinav.

In the end Dr. Inderjeet Dhingra cautioned even police personals in serious but politre words that if your conscious still not awakening then you also have to celebrate the birthdays of your sons in same style so act according to your inner voice. Listen your heart.

Without political patronage drug business cannot sustain

Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 10:31 AM
S. Majithia should resign on moral grounds 
Ludhiana: 8 Jan 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen):
The Social Thinkers Forum Ludhiana has demanded CBI probe into the allegations by international drug smuggler Jagdish Bhola who has blamed Minister S. Bikramjit Singh  Majithia to be involved in the drug racket in Punjab. Our state is reeling under the menace of drugs with lakhs of youth ruining their lives under the influence of drugs. Convener of the Forum Dr Arun Mitra and other activists M S Bhatia, D P Maur and Ramesh rattan said that recently  we had organized a seminar where Shashi Kant former DGP Prisons was the Chief Guest. Message of the seminar was that without political patronage  drug business cannot sustain. Social Thinkers Forum expresses anguish at  the situation of drug mafia becoming powerful in the state. There is urgent need to not just catch the small fries but the big fish need to be brought to book as per law of the land.   In this connection it would be appropriate for S. Majithia to resign on moral grounds and cooperate in the probe without any pressures by the central agency.

Seminar on rising crime given clear hints

Causes and Solutions were also discussed in detail 

Citizens decry political patronage to the criminals

Sh. Shashi Kant IPS

Ludhiana 19 October 2013: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen)The participants in the SEMINAR ON RISING CRIME RATE-CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS  organized by SOCIAL THINKERS FORUM and LOK SAHIT MANCH decried the rise in all sorts of crime in the state which has made the life of common peace loving citizens unsafe. Women, children and elderly have become highly vulnerable. All sorts of crime is on the rise, right from petty crimes like road rage, chain snatchings, petty thefts to bigger crimes like burglaries, dacoities and heinous ones like  kidnapping, rape and murder. Patronage by a section of politicians, police and the bureaucracy has given ground to the mafia to strengthen itself. Speaking on the occasion Sh. Shashi Kant IPS, former DGP Prisons Punjab, warned that the drug mafia in particular has become very powerful and is responsible for ruining life of innumerable number of youth and has become one of the major causes of rise in the crime rate in the state. Such sort of mafia cannot flourish without political patronage, he affirmed. It is apathetic that he has given in writing to the government about involvement of several influential and other high-ups in drug paddling, but no cognizance has been taken about it, he said. That maximum drug trade is through Punjab – has been admitted by several US and European agencies.   With the entry of criminals in politics, use of muscle & money power, use of communal, cast and parochial slogans to win the elections, the democratic institutions have been weakened. This is shaking the faith of people in democracy which can prove to be unhealthy for society and dangerous for the nation.

Mr Vijay Simha

Mr Vijay Simha, New Delhi-based Sobriety Campaigner & Counselor, and former executive editor of Tehelka.com, said the youth of Punjab are taking to drugs because of five principal reasons: poor role models, tolerant society, poor money skills, high sense of victimhood in the state and low thinking skills. This is the result, he said, of state policy that targets and even eliminates those who speak and act against the drug mafia, and tolerates drug dealers. Mr Simha said a six-point action plan would help Punjab. The six points are: i) treat peddlers as public enemies, ii) have a chapter on addiction in textbooks, iii) educate the 6-10 age group, iv) have marks for not smoking, drinking or using drugs in schools, colleges and offices, v) reward performance in sport, art and music, vi) focus on behaviour awareness of parents. The state, he added, must go after drug dealers and their network, whoever it may include.

Mr. Mitter Sain Meet

Mr. Mitter Sain former District Attorney Ludhiana, in his address said that several lacuna in legal system help the criminals to go scot free in the absence of evidence. On the ‘role of criminal justice system in curbing the menace of drug peddling’ he pointed out that the first agency of this system i.e. Police, due to lack of knowledge of basic law and of procedure of investigation is not filing leak-proof charge-sheets in the Courts. Due to defective investigation, accused take benefit and procure acquittals.  Second agency i.e. Court is giving undue weightage to the principal of ‘Benefit of Doubt’ and liberally acquit accused even in heinous crimes merely on technical grounds. It encourages the professional criminals to repeat the offences with immunity. The third agency i.e. Jail is also not performing its duty properly. Jail manual is full of pro-accused facilities. Rich, professional and influential criminals are given VIP treatment. It defeats the purpose of confinement. He further stressed that drastic changes in the whole system is the need of the hour.

Dr. Arun Mitra

Dr. Arun Mitra in his address said that the introduction of neoliberal economic policies have added to the already existing economic gaps. There is job freeze, underemployment and insecurity of jobs. The socio economic environment affects society at various levels and in its various dimensions - social, political, economic and cultural. Economic crimes and other crimes as an after effect of the economic crimes are on the rise. In this free market driven society driving of profits is glorified. A very small section has become super rich. The super rich in this socio economic environment has developed extreme greed and lust for money. The middle income group is made to live in illusions and dream like the super rich. The rich commit crime for greed, the poor are forced to commit crime for needs as well as in desperation when their issues are not heard.

Dr L S Chawla former Founder Vice Chancellor Baba Farid University of Health Sciences presided over the function.    

Shri M S Bhatia compeered the session and initiated discussion where in several people participated.

The seminar made recommendations which include some immediate tasks and some long term steps.  

1. Change in Police Law - Police law has to be amended to make them accountable and behave in a manner that fits the present day society. The medieval methods used by the police have to be shed. The lower rung policemen have to be made sensitive towards the common man.
2. VIP Security - The security forces deployed to the service of the VIPs have to be taken off. Only the Governor and the Chief Minister should be given the security cover.
3. No Arms to Civilians - Arms licenses should not be issued to the civilians. Arms in the hands of the civilians are generally used to show the muscle power. It should be the duty of state to provide security to its people.
4. Change in Legal System - Active steps should be taken to bring about changes in the legal system to provide speedy justice. Free/cost effective legal aid should be ensured to the common citizens.
5. Economic Policies for Inclusive Growth - Equality of opportunity and accessibility to all for education, health and basic civic services etc. should be ensured through inclusive growth. An employed person is likely to fall prey to criminal activities as compared to the unemployed ones. More job opportunities have to be created. There is need for inclusive growth. Worldwide data shows that when the economic gaps are minimized, the crime rate comes down.  
6. Electoral Reforms - Electoral reforms to minimize the use of money should be taken up.

Among others who participated in the discussion include Dr.Ajit Singh, Randhir Singh Dheera,  Harpreet Singh Advocate, Dr.Gulzar Singh Pandher, Ranjit Singh, Maj Retd. S S Aulakh, Sunil Prabhakar, Dalbir Singh Ludhianvi, Col. Retd. Brar, Satish Sood, Commiker Singh, Dr Amarjit Singh, Com Bharpoor Singh, N K Chhibber Advocate, D P Maur, Dr.Rajinder Pal Singh Aulakh, Gurcharan Kaur Kocher, Ramesh Rattan, Davinder Singh Wahi, Avtar Chhibber, Kuldeep Singh Binder, Gurnam Singh Sidhu, Rajvinder Singh, Inderjit Singh Sodhi, Gurwant Singh, Er.Kuldeep Singh, Dr Narjit Kaur, Baldev Singh Walia, Manjeet Singh Buta.