Moonak/Sangrur, 15 November:- District Police Chief Dr. Ravjot Grewal, IPS, said that under the ‘War Against Drugs’ and ‘Guardians of Villages’ campaigns, Moonak Sub-Division Police registered five drug-related cases from 8 to 14 November 2026. During this period, one accused was arrested in one case and 2 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. In addition, four cases were registered under Section 27 of the NDPS Act, and six persons involved in these cases were admitted to a de-addiction centre for treatment.
The District Police Chief said that during the same period, 88 challans were issued for various traffic violations. During checking, action was taken against 57 persons under Section 172 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Preventive action was also initiated against two persons.
Dr. Grewal said that the police in Moonak Sub-Division are holding meetings with panchayats, sports clubs and prominent village residents. Through these meetings, young people and the general public are being made aware of the harmful effects of drugs on health, families and society. He said that public participation at the village level could further strengthen efforts to prevent drug abuse.
The District Police Chief appealed to people to actively support the anti-drug campaign and inform the police if they come across any information regarding drug trafficking. He said that legal action against those involved in the drug trade and awareness campaigns in villages would continue.
