Hoshiarpur- Sub-Inspector Parvinderjit Singh, in-charge of Police Station Mehtiana of District Hoshiarpur, said that the campaign 'War on Drugs' launched by the Punjab Government has had a very effective impact in the area of ??Police Station Mehtiana. With the combined cooperation of the police and the common people, drug activities have reduced in many places. The efforts of the police are being appreciated by the people of the villages, Sarpanch and Panchayat representatives and the officials are being thanked.

**It is mandatory to provide correct and factual information to the police**
SHO Parvinderjit Singh appealed that the people should always provide correct and factual information to the police. He said that sometimes some people give wrong information due to personal enmity, which affects the investigation and innocent people can be trapped. He clarified that the police investigate every complaint at the ground level so that no one is treated unfairly.

***The identity of those who provide information about crime and drugs will remain confidential**
He said that people should not hesitate to provide information to the police about any kind of crime, drugs or anti-social elements, as their identity will be kept completely confidential. This cooperation proves to be very helpful to the police in completing public interest campaigns.

*Checking and surveillance intensified in view of festivals**
SHO Parvinderjit Singh said that security arrangements have been strengthened in the area keeping in mind the upcoming festivals. During this, special checking is being done in the area and the police is keeping a close watch on anti-social elements, drug smugglers and addicts.