GENERAL3 Oct 2026
Punjab to add 10,000 police personnel in fight against drug menace: CM Mann
Punjab will create 10,000 new police posts to fight the state's drug problem, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said. The force will soon get 450 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and 3,400 trained personnel. Officers have full freedom to act, and the state is buying CCTVs, anti-drone systems and modern vehicles. Public cooperation matters too, officials urged people to keep sharing information.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said 10,000 additional police posts are proposed to be advertised in the coming financial year.
- Punjab is directly recruiting 450 Assistant Sub-Inspectors, while around 3,400 recruits are currently undergoing training.
- The state is providing CCTVs, anti-drone systems and modern vehicles, and is holding talks with the Centre to make the NDPS Act more stringent.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you live or run a business in Punjab, keep your paperwork and compliance in order and report any drug-related information to your local police station, since enforcement activity is likely to increase.
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