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Hooch tragedy averted as 2,240 litres of pilfered extra neutral alcohol seized: Punjab Minister
Chandigarh, April 27: Punjab Finance and Excise Minister Harpal Cheema on Sunday announced a breakthrough in the state’s ongoing "Yudh Nashian Virudh" (war against addiction) campaign with the seizure of 2,240 litres of pilfered extra neutral alcohol (ENA), averting a potential major hooch tragedy.
Punjab government transfers 65 DSPs, 97 senior police officers including 11 IPS
Chandigarh, April 6: In a major reshuffle, the Punjab Government on Sunday issued transfer orders of 65 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officers in the state.
Punjab Governor holds 'Padyatra' against drugs as part of State Govt's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh'
Amritsar, April 6: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held a 'Padyatra' on Sunday against drugs menace as part of Punjab government's 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign.
Punjab Police arrest 547 drug smugglers in five days since launching 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'
Chandigarh, March 5: With the war against drugs "Yudh Nashian Virudh" announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered fifth day, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 75 drug smugglers and recovered 27.7 kg heroin and Rs 3.06 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached 547 in just five days, said the police.
Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema to hold key meetings on state's anti-drug drive
Chandigarh, March 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will hold crucial meetings with senior officials of Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot to intensify the state government's crackdown on drug trafficking.
Punjab police conducts raids in Patiala, Ferozepur under 'War Against Drugs' drive
Chandigarh, March 1: The Punjab police conducted raids in the Ferozepur and Patiala districts on the drug hotspots as part of the state government's 'War Against Drugs' drive.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary warns of action against illegal hookah bar operations
Jaipur, Feb 11: Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant said that hookah bars are completely banned in the state and strict action will be taken against illegally operated hookah bars and drug dealers.