Amit Shah says Punjab drug trade more harrowing than official reports suggest

Economic Times - Oct 20, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently visited Punjab, where he met families impacted by drug abuse. He specifically visited Gurdaspur, Sangrur, and Mansa during his trip. Shah reported that the realities surrounding the drug trade were more alarming than official reports suggested. Three men were identified during his visit as victims of the drug epidemic. Shah conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and emphasized the issue's seriousness.

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