Sangrur:- Sharing information with the press, Dr. Rajjot Grewal, IPS, SSP Sangrur, said that during the campaign against drugs, Sangrur District Police registered 38 cases and arrested 44 accused between October 16 and October 23, 2026.
Four accused involved in thefts and snatching incidents in the areas of Police Station City Sangrur, Longowal and Lehragaga were arrested. The police recovered one tubewell pump, nine pieces of cable wire of different sizes, two motor starters, two quintals of wood, one motorcycle rehri and one motorcycle from them.
**Action Against Drugs and Liquor**
Under the campaign against drugs, the district police registered 33 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 39 accused. The recoveries included 264 grams of heroin, 1 kilogram and 265 grams of poppy husk, 275 grams of sulfa/ganja and 48 intoxicating tablets. Five cases were registered against those involved in the illegal liquor trade, and five accused were arrested. The police recovered 57 litres of country liquor and 27 litres of English liquor. In addition, three proclaimed offenders (POs) were arrested during this period.
The public has also been urged to cooperate with the anti-drug campaign. Meetings and outreach programmes are being held with panchayats, sports clubs and prominent local residents to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs. During this period, gazetted officers and senior officers held meetings with the public in 42 villages and towns, educating young people about the harmful effects of drugs and encouraging people to inform the police about drug traffickers so that the drug menace can be eliminated from its roots. Firm efforts are being made to prevent drug abuse by taking action against drug traffickers and those involved in harmful activities.
