Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Attends Review Meeting of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Campaign
Calls for Collective Efforts by Government, Police and Society to Make Punjab Drug-Free
City Air News
Oct 16, 2026 07:21
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Khanna, October 16, 2026: A review meeting of the Punjab Government’s ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign was held today at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur, with the objective of making Punjab drug-free. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann attended the meeting along with Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, other ministers and senior administrative officials. Discussions were held with police officials regarding the progress of the anti-drug campaign and key issues related to its implementation.
Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that Punjab is the sacred land of Gurus and spiritual leaders, and keeping the state free from the stigma of drugs is a collective responsibility. He emphasised that the government, police administration and society must work together to combat drug abuse and guide young people towards a positive future. He also stressed the need to strengthen ongoing anti-drug efforts and continue taking sustained action to eliminate the problem.
Minister Sond said that collective efforts should be made to rebuild ‘Rangla Punjab’ by drawing inspiration from Punjab’s glorious heritage and the just rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He said the goal should be to create a Punjab where young people stay away from drugs and progress in education, employment, sports and social activities. He appealed to every citizen to fulfil their responsibility and actively support the campaign to make Punjab a drug-free state.
